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S U N D A Y, M a y 2 4 , 2 0 0 9 

graduation 

2009 

A breakdown of graduates 

from Jackson area schools 

Ackerson Lake.........................................25 

Albion.........................................................2 

All-Area Academic Team...................... 34 

Columbia Central .....................................3 

Columbia Options ....................................4 

Concord.....................................................5 

Concord School of Opportunity............. 8 

Da Vinci Institute......................................8 

East Jackson..............................................6 

Grass Lake.................................................7 

Hanover-Horton........................................9 

Hillsdale....................................................11 

Homer...................................................... 12 

Homer Alternative..................................10 

Jackson Christian................................... 13 

Jackson....................................................14 

Jackson Area Home Educators..............16 

Jonesville................................................. 17 

Leslie........................................................18 

Lumen Christi......................................... 20 

Michigan Center.....................................22 

Michigan Center Teen Scene................23 

Napoleon..................................................24 

Northwest............................................... 26 

Northwest Alternative...........................27 

Phoenix Alternative................................19 

Springport.............................................. 28 

Stockbridge............................................ 29 

T.A. Wilson Academy............................. 16 

Vandercook Lake................................... 30 

Western................................................... 31 

Western Options....................................33

2 Sunday, May 24, 2009 

Top graduates 

Mary Helen Habicht 

Parents: 

David F. and 

Mary K. Habicht 

of Marshall. 

Plans 

to attend Albion 

College 

and major in 

biology 

Joseph Wilch 

Parents: 

Ellen S. and 

Thomas I. 

Wilch of Albion. 

Plans to 

attend Albion 

College or 

the College 

of Wooster, 

major undecided 

Hilary Clark 

Parents: 

Scott and 

Susan Clark 

of Albion. 

Plans to attend 

Hope 

College for 

secondary 

education 

and major in 

creative writing and English 

Kari Huang 

Parents: 

Xiu Fend Zhu 

of Albion. 


the 

University of 

Michigan and 

major in biology 

Emily Reimann 

Parents: 

Amy and David 

Reimann 

of Albion. 


the 

University 

of Michigan 

and major in 

mathematics 

Grad tab JACKSON CITIZEN PATRIOT/The ZOne 

Albion High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Graduation: 7 p.m. May 22 at the high school gymnasium; 

Senior Honors Night: 7 p.m. May 11 at the high school auditorium 

Kari Gremore 

Parents: 

Jeff and Alisa 

Gremore of 

Albion. Plans 

to attend 

the dental 

hygiene 

program 

at Kellogg 

Community 

College 

Alexander 

Garrett 

Parents: 

Paul and Ann 

Garrett of Albion. 

Plans to 

attend Michigan 

State 

University 

and major in physics 

Earle Pledger 

Parents: 

Earl Pledger 

of Albion 

and Janice 

Pledger of 

Albion. Plans 

to attend the 

University 

of Arkansas 

Pine Bluff 

and major in agriculture 

business 

Linda LaNoue 

Parents: 

Maggie 

LaNoue of 

Albion and 

Michael 

LaNoue of Albion. 

Plans to 


State 

University, 


Heidi Phillips 

Parents: 

Kent and Kim 

Phillips of Albion. 

Plans to 

attend Albion 

College and 


Class of 2009: 

Jason Taylor Arndts* 

Natasha Janee Atchison* 

Brittany Miriah Banks* 

Amelia Ann Bannister* 

Gabriela Mercuri A. Bastos^ Brianna 

L’Annais Benedict* 

Ashlee Denise Bonner 

Kylen Jontay Bradley 

Carra Alizabeth Branham 

Nicholas Bryce Brown 

Tamara Estelle Brown 

Davion MarShawn Corenel 

Brown-Hall 

Derrick Lynn Byrd II* 

Darius Trevon Cage 

Brandon Kyle Campos 

Jakyri Ranay Chapman 

Dominique Nycole Clark* 

Hilary Donna Clark* 

Nicole Ann Claucherty* 

Czacondra Alexies Coats 

Jon Marshall Davis* 

Raeshawn Renee Davis 

Patrick T. Dewalt Jr. 

Khari Shanay Dickey* 

Jaleesa Latiece Dowds 

BriShaun Tyree Dunklin 

Kristine Lynn Eagen* 

Jakaira Alterra Celeste Ezell 

Raymond Daniel Filoteo 

Ryan Douglas Fisher* 

Taylor James Friia 

Aoi Furuichi^ 

Sarah Lee Gaddis 

Christopher Scott Gamble 

Alexander Michael Garrett 

Kari Rose Gremore* 

Monroe Grimes III 

Randi Lea Grimes 

Mary Helen Habicht* 

Jasper Anthony Dauzel Hale 

Kaprisha Ashanti Shenay Harris 

Senior class officers 

President: 

Derrick Byrd 

Vice 

president: 

Alexis Miller 

Alyssa Rynea Hodges 

Ryan Jules Hopson 

Kari Huang* 

Denisha Ya’Sha Jackson 

Pichaya Jirakaikosol^ 

Josephus Carl Jones 

Tico Burell Jones 

Kyle John Kulikowski 

Bradford Lamark Hall 

Linda Irene LaNoue* 

Anna Marie Lepird 

Jennifer Rose Lewis 

Kieran James David Lynch 

Simon Malburg^ 

Tara Janelle McCormack* 

Thyra Shantel Mccormick 

Alexis Elise Miller* 

Amari Monei Moore 

Jontaja Marian Moore 

Joseph Andrew Moyer 

Arituch Na Wangkanai^ 

Awa Ndiaye 

Adam Leraile Peagler 

Royce Xavior Peake 

Brian Da’Jon Pearl 

Heidi Marie Phillips* 

Earle Per’Nice Pledger* 

Salvonta DeShawn LeMark 

Pogue-Hall 

Tanisha Marie Powell 

Alyssa Lynn Rasak 

Emily Jo Reimann* 

Chauntae Zabreeaana Ridley 

Marcola Janai Ridley 

Phillip Antonie Roberts Jr. 

Blaine Elizabeth Rogers* 

Carlyta Maria Saldana* 

Peter Conrad Saup 

Christian Michael Scott 

Porsha She’Rre Seals 

Mariko Shibata^ 

James Dan Skean III* 

Brittney Lorraine Smak 

Ariana Jacar Smith 

Mariah LaShay Smith* 

Tatijana P.D.I. Smith 

Haley Nicole Snyder* 

Christian Sommereisen 

Justin O’Neal Spicer* 

Tyler Owen Stallworth 

Eoghann Robert Stephens 

Yosuke Takada^ 

Xandon Denzel Taylor 

Jessica Patricia - Marie 

Thomas* 

Dasha Antanett Watkins 

Samuel Joel Watkins 

Matthew Scott Weaver 

Sharnika Shana White 

Alexandra Elizabeth Whitfield* 

Joseph Thomson Wilch* 

Joshua Carl Willer 

Taylor Gloria-Lee Williams* 

Stan Zukowski^ 

* Denotes National Honor 

Society 

^Denotes Foreign Exchange 

Student 

Treasurer: 

Carlyta 

Saldana 

Secretary: 

Heidi Phillips

JACKSON CITIZEN PATRIOT/The Zone 

Grad tab Sunday, May 24, 2009 3 

Top graduates 

Columbia Central High School 

1. Lindsay Youngren 

Parents: 

Dean J. Youngren 

and 

Gwendolyn 

J. Reynolds, 

both of Cement 

City. 

Plans to 

attend University 

of 

Michigan to study chemical 

engineering 

2. Kevin Hardley 

Parents: 

Perry Hardley 

and Carol 

Slottke, both 

of Clark Lake. 


Jackson 

Community 

College to 

study math 

and then transfer to University 

of Michigan 

3. Kyle 

Varoskovic 

Parents: 

Mr. and 

Mrs. Mark 

Varoskovic 

of Brooklyn. 


Indiana 

Wesleyan 

University for general studies 

4. Brinae 

Bain 

Parents: 

Tom Lallor 

of Dearborn 

Heights and 

Christy Burke 

of Brooklyn. 

Plans to 

attend University 

of Michigan to study 

chemistry 

5. Kylie 

Witt 

Parents: 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Ronald Witt 

of Cement 

City. Plans to 

attend Adrain 

College and 

transfer to 

Michigan State University to 

study veterinary medicine 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7 p.m., May 28 at St. Marks Lutheran Church; 

Graduation: 7 p.m., May 29 at Jackson Community College Potter Center 

6. Gao Xiang (Scott) Lu 

Parents: 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Peng Lu of 

Brooklyn. 


Michigan 

State 

University to 

study business, 

law 

and music 

7. Kimberly Schaub 

Parents: 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Craig Schaub 

of Brooklyn. 


Adrian 

College to 

study music 

education 

8. Christopher Anderson 

Parents: 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Christopher 

Anderson 

of Brooklyn. 


University 

of Michigan 

to study 

engineering 

9. Kristi Smith 

Parents: 

The Rev. 

and Mrs. 

Kelly Smith 

of Brooklyn. 

Plans 

to attend 

Northwood 

University 

to study advertising, 

management and 

marketing 

10. Wayne Hartford 

Parents: 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Lou Bronko 

of Addison. 


Jackson 

Community 

College for 

general studies 

and then 

transfer to Central Michigan 

University 

Class of 2009 

Sarah L. Allen* 

Christopher M. Anderson* 

Justin T. Armstrong 

Brinae N. Bain* 

Matthew M. Baughman 

Blake L. Bibbins 

Gregory D. Bitner 

Tiffany S. Bogucki 

Kyle T. Branda* 

Michele A. Brooks 

Steven M. Brown 

Lee A. Burgard 

Brittany N. Campbell 

Robert K. Caryl 

James P. Chesney 

Zachary R. Coffey 

Adam S. Collins 

Amanda M. Collins* 

Charles M. Connolly II* 

Amandia S. Cooper 

Ashley L. Creger 

Kathleen R. Cummins 

Micah K. Currie 

Logan M. Curtis* 

Ashley M. Damm 

Jillian M. Dankert 

Sean R. Dawson 

Tyler M. Dawson 

Angela J. De Claire* 

Jessica M. De Jonghe 

Matthew T. Demay 

Jeremy S. Earle 

Katie E. Eberly* 

Angela C. Edwards* 

Kelsey M. Edwards 

Nathan M. Edwards 

Tarin L. Emberton 

Tucker G. Feekings 

Alicia A. Fletcher 

Andrew W. Fugate 

Alexandra L. Gallinati 

Kelsey Goll 

Wesley R. Goodwin 

Daniel J. Goraj 

Brooke E. Grandy* 

Kimberly A. Grzesek 

Amber L. Guenther 

Thomas E. Hamaker 

Jackelyn E. Hamlin 

Jesse E. Handshoe 

Kevin M. Hardley* 

Wayne Hartford* 

Amelia M. Hoover 

Kylee L. Howland* 

Jordan T. Hudson 

Janeana K. Hutson 

Allie M. Hyatt 

Casey L. Isom 

Emily E. Jenness* 

Dustin F. Jersey 

John B. Johnson 

Allison M. Kelleher* 

Kami J. Kimball 

Ashley L. Kimble 

Brittany A. Klotz 

Christopher M. Knowles 

Nicholas A. Kotsch 

Nicole M. Lamp* 

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4 Sunday, May 24, 2009 


Columbia Central High School 

Adam J. Laughlin 

Chad D. Lee 

Grace E. Lemke 

Jacob T. Lewandowski 

Paige E. Lewandowski* 

Gao Xiang Lu* 

Deanna M. Malson 

Lacy K. Marchione 

Brok K. Martin 

Will C. Mattis 

Drew D. Mc Culloch 

Ashley E. Mc Farland 

Colton J. Miller 

Travis M. Miller* 

Brittnii L. Morgan 

Steven L. Moull 

Mckenzie A. O Shea 

Charles J. Oldenburg 

Jasmine L. Parks* 

Class of 2009 

Daniel Joe Bail 

Brittany Marie Beasinger 

James Thomas Brighton 

Ashley Lynn Dalton 

Ashleigh Ann Darnell 

Christopher Lee Ellinger 


President: 

Emily Jenness 

Michael L. Parks 

Nathan M. Peavy 

Kevin S. Pelham 

Marcus A. Porterfield 

Vice 

president: 

Kristi Smith 

Secretary: 

Ashley Damm 

Elizabeth Potter 

William H. Powers 

Aaron J. Ravert 

Tara J. Ravert 

Treasurer: 

David 

Thompson 

Columbia Options 

Graduation Ceremony — May 28 

Benjamin Lee Garrison 

James Anthony Gubics III 

Chelsea Ann Gyuran 

James Robert Hodge 

Justin James Koveleski 

Samantha Kayanne Lippman 

Kelsey Renee Molnar 

Daniel Lee Patterson 

Kara L. Raymond 

Samuel D. Rebbeck 

Jacob J. Richardson 

Alexandra E. Rickelmann 

Daniel W. Rittinger* 

Cody L. Rock 

Danielle M. Ronders 

Samantha R. Rook 

Laura J. Roumell 

Kristi L. Sauber* 

Kimberly A. Schaub* 

Kathleen M. Schissler 

James C. Schreiner 

Chelsea N. Schwyn* 

Heather M. Shackelford 

Kassandra K. Sherwood 

Kristi A. Smith* 

Emily B. Stewart 

Devan M. Suiter 

Abbey Lynn Powell 

Micah Allen Shaw 

Gregory Walter Steele 

Amanda Marie Timler 

Ashleigh Ann Darnell 

Charles Nicholas Webber 

Gerald Joseph Wheeler Jr. 

Nicholas R. Taylor 

David J. Thompson 

Kathrine M. Vanbrandt 

Kyle A. Varoskovic* 

Emily M. Weaver 

Paige N. Webb 

Tara L. Wesolowski 

Brooke N. Wheaton* 

Naoki L. Willgus* 

Daniel L. Williams* 

Mitchell T. Wisniewski* 

Kylie D. Witt* 

Chad M. Wright 

Nicholas A. Young 

Lindsay M. Youngren* 

Stuart M. Zeiger 

* Denotes National Honor 

Society


Top graduates 

1. Lea Boehlke 

Parents: 

David and 

Louise Boehlke 

of Albion. 

Plans to 

attend Calvin 

College, 


2. Jacqueline Sahagian 

Parents: 

Tracy Gieseking 

of 

Concord 

and Edward 

Sahagian 

of Concord. 


the 

University of 

Michigan and major in English 

language and literature 

3. Brandon Wood 

Parents: 

Robert Wood 

of Jackson 

and Vicki 

Wood of 

Homer. Plans 

to attend the 

University 

of Michigan 

and major in 

foreign languages to become 

an interpreter 

4. Nicholas Brigham 

Parents: 

James and 

Annalisa 

Brigham of 

Concord. 


the 

University of 

Michigan and 

major in predentistry 


Concord High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7 p.m. June 4 at the high school cafeteria; 

Graduation: 1 p.m. June 7 in the high school gymnasium; Senior Awards Night: 7 p.m. June 3 at the high school gymnasium 

5. Emilee Studley 

Parents: 

Kevin and 

Sherril Studley 

of Concord. 

Plans 

to attend Albion 

College 

and major in 

political science 

6. Breanna Randall 

Parents: 

Mark and 

Kim Randall 

of Horton. 


Hope 

College and 


and premedicine 

7. Kylie Boehlke 

Parents: Ryan and Jodie 

Boehlke of Albion. Plans to 

attend the 

University 

of Michigan 

and major in 

elementary 

education 

8. Emily Hampton 

Parents: 

Marty and 

Patti Hampton 

of Jackson 

and Amy 

Steward of 

Germantown. 

Plans 

to attend a 

college and 

study environmental science 

9. Chelsea Wooden 

Parents: Lisa Wooden of 

Spring Arbor 

and David 

Wooden of 

Albion. Plans 

to attend 

Western 

Michigan 

University 

and major in 

biomedical 

sciences and pre-medicine 

10. Chad Philson 

Parents: 

Brian and 

Bonnie 

Philson of 

Horton. Plans 

to attend 

Spring Arbor 

University 

and major 

in actuarial 

sciences 

Class of 2009 

William H. Adams 

Cassandra L. Baker 

Danielle M. Bartell 

Nicole M. Bieskie 

Garet W. Bloodworth 

Kylie M. Boehlke* 

Lea D. Boehlke* 

Hayley A. Boyer 

Nicholas J. Brigham* 

Tyler S. Brooks 

Chelsae S. Burke 

Brittney Ann R. Carter 

Kevin M. Casey 

Cody L. Clark 

Dylan R. Clark 

Kayla S. Comden 

Jennifer S. Compton 

Kayla M. Cooper 

Brittany D. Corwin 

Darrell R. Crute 

Ashley M. Davis 

Elizabeth L. Donner 

Brandon W. Ellison 

Hunter D. Freeman 

Randy A. Glassford 

Derrick E. Goble 

Tabitha C. Gonzalez 

William R. Grundemann 

Emily G. Hampton* 

Daniel J. Harshbarger 

Joshua P. Hartle 

Abby C. Hawkins 

Zachary M. Hersha 

Lindsie M. Hilts 

Ashley J. Hoath* 


President: 

Ashley Hoath 

Vice 

president: 

Hayley Boyer 

Robert E. Hoxie 

Zackery A. Johnston 

Stephen M. Kuhl 

Andrew A. Lane 

Trevor F. Martin 

Tiffany M. McMinn 

Matthew G. McMurtrie 

Robert J. Mickel II 

Kashae G. Miller 

Gary C. Mullins 

Cayla C. Nousain 

Katherine O. Payne 

John P. Pelham 

Chad B. Philson* 

Breanna L. Randall* 

Brian D. Rett* 

Amelia L. Reynolds 

Brittnee A. Riske 

Jacob T. Robison 

Jacqueline S. Sahagian* 

Secretary: 

Abby Hawkins 

Treasurer: 

Nicholas 

Brigham 

Representatives: Cassandra Baker and Garet Bloodworth 

Dylan J. Shook 

Hannah E. Spencer* 

Kristine M. Spencer 

Rochelle L. Springstead 

Emilee A. Studley* 

Tallen J. Suiter 

Nicholas A. Thorrez 

Zoe K. Thorrez 

Daniel W. Watkins 

Brandon A. Wood* 

Chelsea N. Wooden* 

Christopher A. Woodward* 

Joshua M. Woolworth 

Kaisey N. Worden 

Leah M. Worden 

Ervin J. Wright III 

*Denotes National Honor 

Society

6 Sunday, May 24, 2009 

Top graduates 

1. Brian 

Marentay 

Parents: 

Phillip 

Marentay 

and Donna 

Marentay 

of Jackson. 


the 

University of Michigan and 

major in engineering 

2. Emily 

Seekell 

Parents: 

David and 

Christina 

Seekall of 

Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend 

Michigan 

State University and earn a 

master’s degree in communications 

3. Chelsea 

Vaughn 

Parents: 

Judy 

Crawford 

and James 

Vaughn of 

Jackson. 


Central 

Michigan University to study 

business, then move to Florida 

to open a cafe. 

4. Kristin Ballew 

Parents: 

James Keith 

Ballew and 

Linda Ballew 

of Jackson. 


Central 

Michigan 

University to 

pursue a career 

in elementary education 

5. Nathan Jacobs 

Parents: 

Tim and 

Heather 

Jacobs of 

Jackson. 


Jackson 

Community 

College, then 

transfer to 

the University of Michigan 

for a career in pharmacy 


East Jackson High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Graduation: 7 p.m. May 22 at the high school gymnasium, Honors Assembly: 9 a.m. May 21 at 

Bruce E. Van Eyck Auditorium, EJHS, Project Safe Graduation: after commencement at Spring Arbor University 

6. Hollie 

Bieske 

Parents: 

Christopher 

Bieske and 

Jen Tucker 

of Tecumseh 

and Kathi 

Bieske and 

Richard 

Thurston of Munith. Plans 

to attend Michigan State 

University and major in premedicine, 

then transfer to a 

medical school to become a 

doctor or surgeon 

7. Alexandria France 

Parents: 

Rick and 

Lori France 

of Jackson. 


Central 

Michigan 

University to 

study speech 

pathology 

8. Dawnita Lucas 

Parents: 

Rebecca 

and Donald 

Sunkle of 

Jackson and 

Dennis Lucas 

Jr. of Georgetown, 

Ill. 


Jackson 

Community College, then 

transfer to Michigan State 

University to major in veterinary 

medicine 

9. Kelsie Kelley 

Parents: 

John and 

Shaunna Kelley 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 


State 

University to 

study premedicine 

10. Gerry Lee Quinto 

Parents: 

Reynaldo 

and Edenaida 

Quinto of 

Jackson. 


the 

University of 

Michigan to 

study engineering 

Class of 2009 

Kyle M. Alcock 

Jonathon M. Allen 

Kristin M. Ballew* 

Jessica L. Barnhart 

Tabbathia N. Bates 

Brandon E. Bauman 

Kayla L. Beatty 

Josette N. Bennetti 

Hollie N. Bieske* 

Andrew D. Blackburn 

Thomas D. Boardman 

Robert B. Bommarito 

Jordan M. Clark 

Ryan D. Cole 

Ryan P. Commet 

Heather R. Conner 

Juan A. Contero 

Autum M. Crittenden 

Amber A. Cummings* 

Sean M. Daly 

Whitney M. Dibiosso 

Buddy E. Douglas 

Christopher M. Douglas 

Angela N. Ekins 

Jimmy M. Ellis III 

Jessica L. Erickson* 

Brittnee M. Fenwick 

Brittney L. Fleming 

Angelica M. Fraley 

Alexandria M. France* 

Brandee D. Gleed 

Kristyn E. Gonzalez 

Kyle T. Hammond 

Breania C. Harris-Poole 

Kaile L. Hengesbaugh 

Justin C. Hicks 

Kayla R. Holt 

Barbara A. Horvath 

Samantha M. Houston 

Bridget A. Howland 

Blake R. Hudson 

Daniel J. Hughes* 

Bradley A. Husak 

Nathan L. Jacobs* 

Ieshia L. James 

Samantha A. Janes 

Owen S. Jessup 

Samantha K. Keller 

Kelsie C. Kelley* 

Jessi R. Kemplin 

Denise M. Kosmet* 

Michael A. Kren* 

Jacob D. Krutsch 

Dawnita M. Lucas* 

Kaleigh M. Maher 

Brian P. Marentay* 

Trevor D. McDonald 

Kelsey M. McDonough 

David A. McGee 

Justin R. McKessy 

Blake M. Medina 

Jeffrey L. Miles 

Kayla M. Miles 

Heather L. Miller 

Tyler J. Moore 

Anthony J. Morris 

Guy J. Murphy 

Cadee R. Natschke 


President: 

Cadee 

Natschke 

Vice president: 

Kaitlyn 

Nebelung 

Kaitlyn R. Nebelung 

Beth A. Nelson 

Jacob R. Neuland 

Niasia Perdue 

Dennis J. Phillips 

Jaimie L. Poole* 

Marguerite A. Powers* 

Courtney S. Prairie 

Cody J. Putnam* 

Gerry Lee C. Quinto* 

Deseray A. Raley 

Alyssa M. Rentsch 

Devina A. Rogers 

Alexandrea M. Rudat* 

Kaitlyn M. Rutan 

Michael T. Sadler 

Emily N. Seekell* 

Jacob D. Sercombe 

Brittani M. Shew 

Jessica A. Siegrist 

Elizabeth J. Signor 

Secretary: 

Kelsey 

McDonough 

Treasurer: 

Heather 

Miller 

Lindsay A. Skeans 

Cody M. Smith 

Cody L. Snider 

Travis L. Stevens 

Mercedes M. Stoker* 

Maxwell L. Strong 

Richard C. Sunkle 

Christopher A. Svinicki* 

Matthew D. Swetland 

Brock G. Tousley 

Samantha D. Tylutki 

Steven C. VanEpps 

Chelsea M. Vaughn* 

Alyse L. Warner 

Devin N. Wedhorn 

Travis D. Wilson 

Cody T. Wright 

Sierra M. Zimmerman 


Society



Top graduates 

Listed alphabetically 

Daniel Anderson 

Parents: 

William and 

Dawn Anderson 

of Grass 

Lake. Plans 

to attend 

Hillsdale College 

and major 

in political 

science 

Caleb Bromley 

Parents: 

Jonathon 

and Sandra 

Bromley of 

Jackson. 


the 

University 

of Michigan 

or Cedarville 

and major in exercise science 

Grass Lake High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7 p.m., May 27 at Federated Church in Grass Lake; 

Graduation: 2 p.m., May 31 at the high school gymnasium 

Michael Cicirelli 

Parents: 

Michael and 

Sheri Cicirelli 

of Jackson. 


Siena 

Heights 

University to 

major in Web 

design, minor 

in music and theatre 

Shana Crouch 

Parents: 

Roger and 

Rose Crouch 

of Grass 

Lake. Plans 

to attend 

Spring Arbor 

University, 


Mary Davis 

Parents: 

Kenneth and 

Andrea Davis 

of Jackson. 


Spring 

Arbor University 

and major 

in global 

studies, minor 

in education 

Stefan Hitchcock 

Parents: 

Derek and 

Esther Hitchcock 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend Grand 

Valley State 

University 

and major in 

business 

Hayley Howe 

Parents: 

Neil Howe 

(father) of 

Grass Lake 

and Lillian 

Howe 

(grandmother) 

of 

Grass Lake. 


Aquinas and major in 

pre-medicine, minor in biology 

Zachary Mottes 

Parents: 

Tim and 

Theresa 

Mottes of 

Grass Lake. 


Eastern 

Michigan 

University 

or Jackson 

Community College and major 

in business management 

Patricia Prucknic 

Parents: 

Damian 

and Sandra 

Prucknic of 

Grass Lake. 

Plans to 

attend St. 

Mary’s College 

and major 

in history, 

minor in political science and 

drama 

Rose Prucknic 

Parents: 

Damian 

and Sandra 

Prucknic of 

Grass Lake. 

Plans to 

attend St. 

Mary’s College 

and get 

an education 

degree

8 Sunday, May 24, 2009 

Class of 2009 

Amber Abel 

Marcus Allen 

Daniel Anderson* 

Trevor Asperger* 

Michael Beck 

James Bommarito 

Brittany Bower 

Leandra Bowser 

Caleb Bromley* 

Lukas Burch 

Jocelyn Button* 

Cody Carlson 

Michael Cicirelli* 

Leah Conley 

Aaron Corey 

Shana Crouch* 

Mary Davis 

Timothy Decker 

Bradley Dennis 

Kellie Derrick 

James Dorow 

Joshua Duke 

Cody Ellis 

Douglas Ellsworth 

Benjamin Elwood 

Shelbie Fagan 

Christopher Fleenor 

Breanna Gales 

Ethan Gipson 

Nicholas Glynn 

Joshua Grant 

Brandon Hagar 

Codie Hager 

Karlee Hamilton 

Justin Headley 

Nolan Herendeen 

Coti Higgins 

Stefan Hitchcock* 

Tiffany Horner 

Hayley Howe* 

Kenneth Kimberly 

Ashley Koncelik* 

Shelby Kroske 

Hannah Kulwicki 

Austin LaRocque 

Bradley LaRocque 

Samantha LaRocque 

Ashley Latka 

Corey Lazarz 

Jamie Leppala 

Justina Lyons* 

Christopher McKim 

Zachary Mottes* 

Brittany Nunez 

Miranda Penn 

Lauren Pondell 

Rose Prucknic* 

Patricia Prucknic* 

Logan Ratliff 

Jenessa Raub 


Grass Lake High School 

Travis Richmond 

Grant Rohloff 

Taryn Romine 

Michael Rook 

Brianna Ruggles 

David Russoy 

Luke Ryan 

Amelia Schooler* 

Zachary Seman 

Rebecca Sheehy 

Holly Shelhart 

Brett Sherwood 

Jerry Shouse 

Jonathan Stadnikia 

Christopher Stempien II 

Mary Steward 

Skyler Stoker 

Jessica Taylor 

Alexandra Tsoukalas 

Kenneth Tyler 

Holly Valliere 

Danielle Ward* 

Hannah Weeks* 

Jessie Welch 

Jordan Whiting 

Jonathan Woolery 

Eric Zagata 

Jared Zenz 

*Denotes National Honor Society 


President: 

Hannah 

Weeks 

Secretary: 

Mary Davis 

Vice 

president: 

Rose Prucknic 

Treasurer: 

Karlee 

Hamilton 

da vinci institute 

Graduation Ceremony — 6:30 p.m., June 10 at the 

Ella Sharp Community Arts Center 

Concord school 

of opportunity 

Class of 2009 


Graduation Ceremonies — Graduation: 1 p.m. June 

7 at the Concord High School gymnasium 

Austin Lee Allen 

Khrystyana Joye Camarena 

Jordan Lynn Carr-Pratt 

Alisha Ann Copenhaver 

Michael Anthony Doosey 

Tykeeja F. Harris 

Jake Stephen Jessup 

Chad Allen Miles 

Lance Dean Mitchell 

Thomas James Nemeth 

John F. Owens 

Cassandra J. Schlaff 

Timothy A. Schulze 

Joshua A. Simon 

President: 

Tykeeja Harris 

Vice 

president: 

Tim Schulze 

Class of 2009 

Nicholas J. Bean 

Sean M. Duncan 

Kenny J. Roberts Jr. 

Lauren K. Smith 

Erin D. Streets 

Secretary: 

Michael 

Doosey 

Treasurer: 

Austin Allen


Top graduates 

1. Jordan T. Bapst 

Parents: 

Paul and Peni 

Bapst of Hanover. 

Plans 

to attend the 

University 

of Michigan, 


1. Amber 

L. Fausneaucht 

Parents: Lee and Lacey 

Fausneaucht 

of Jackson. 


Hillsdale 

College 

and major in 

pre-medicine 

or pre-veterinary 


hanover-Horton High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 4 p.m. May 17 at Hillside Methodist Church; 

Graduation: 6 p.m. June 7 at Jackson Community College Potter Center; Senior Honors Night: 7 p.m. June 3 at the high school cafeteria 

1. Cyle D. Rogotzke 

Parents: 

Michele 

and Doug 

Rogotzke 

of Jerome. 


Adrian 

College and 

major in premedicine 

and 

run track and cross-country 

4. Chelsea R. Hutson 

Parents: 

John and 

Kathi Hutson 

of Horton. 


the 

University 

of Michigan 

and become 

a dental hygienist 

4. Kelsee E. Miles 

Parents: 

Nadeen and 

Brian Miles 

of Hanover. 

Plans to major 

in athletic 

training and 

obtain a 

graduate degree 

in physical 

therapy at an undecided 

college 

6. Phenbunya Siripajana 

Parents: 

Sunyaluk 

and Srunyou 

Siripajana 

of Thailand. 

Plans to return 

to Thailand 

and possibly 

attend 

college 

7. Jessica 

M. Taylor 

Parents: 

Harold and 

Patricia 

Taylor of Jerome. 

Plans 

to attend 

Jackson 

Community College to study 

nursing 

8. Britney R. Peterson 

Parent: 

Debbie Peterson 

of 

Hanover. 


Jackson 

Community 

College, then 

transfer to 

Western 

Michigan University to study 

secondary education 

9. Joshua M. Johnson 

Parents: 

Dr. Steven 

and Kristi 

Johnson of 

Horton. Plans 

to attend 

Western 

Michigan 

University 

and major in 

pre-dental 

10. Hope E. Sholtis 

Parents: 

Mark Sholtis 

of Troy 

and Denise 

O’Shea of 

Hanover. 


Michigan 

State 

University, 

major undecided

10 Sunday, May 24, 2009 

Class of 2009 

Abbe J. Ackley 

Kyle M. Ames* 

Jordan T. Bapst* 

Mathew T. Barron 

Nicholas A. Becker 

Samantha S. Blessington 

Matthew P. Booher 

Briana C. Brewer 

Tyler L. Chase 

Dylan M. Combs* 

Douglas R. Cory* 

Kayla M. David 

Mack S. Faulk 

Amber L. Fausneaucht* 

Jordyn N. Fisher 

Kyle M. Fournier 

Zachary S. French 

Katelynn M. French* 

Ryan T. Fryt 

Christian M. Galbraith* 

Lucas I. Garrison 

Antonio L. Gray 

Jennifer L. Gray 

Shayne P. Griffin 

Jon B. Gutekunst 

Kerstin M. Halstead 

Kirstie B. Hammond 

Travis J. Hath 

Tineile L. Heiler 

Ashley M. Holdridge 

Kaylyn M. Hoy 

Kaila S. Hull 

Brett C. Hunt 

Chelsea R. Hutson* 

Bradley W. Isaacson 

Shelby L. Iseler* 

Joshua M. Johnson* 

Jeremiah M. Kesterson 

Tyler J. Kinney 

Lauren L. McEldowney 

Brian J. McKnight 

Amanda E. McLeod 

Matthew R. McMillen 

Joshua J. Meininger 

Jaimie L. Mercer* 

Kelsee E. Miles* 

Melissa M. Millis 

Caitlin D. Morton* 


hanover-Horton High School 


President: 

Shelby L. 

Iseler 

Vice 

president: 

Joshua M. 

Johnson 

Secretary: 

Jaimie L. 

Mercer 

Representative: Caitlin D. Morton 

Robert J. Natter 

Taylor N. Negus 

Jody A. Nicholson 

Joseph V. Overmyer 

Lane E. Perlos 

Cortney A. Perry 

Britney R. Peterson 

Justin A. Pomeroy 

Benjamin J. Pool 

Kacie L. Post 

Samantha A. Ramirez 

Troy C. Raymond 

Steven H. Redeker 

Alexis K. Retter 

Laura A. Richards 

Scott C. Richardson* 

Treasurer: 

Kala M. Smith 

Joshua A. Rigelman 

Danielle N. Riker 

Brian J. Risk* 

Amanda L. Rogers 

Cyle D. Rogotzke* 

Sheree L. Roth 

Nicole M. Rowley 

Cyle D. Rulison 

Hope E. Sholtis 

Lesley M. Shuberg 

Phenbunya Siripajana 

Kala M. Smith 

Branden S. Spink 

Bradley A. St. John 

Justin M. Sultini 

Christopher M. Sumner 

Jessica M. Taylor 

Bradley M. Taylor* 

Petr Tengler 

Jedidiah A. Thompson 

David A. Vella 

Jacob L. Vincent 

Michael R. Vogt 

Cody D. Wallace 

Kendrick M. Warren 

Jacob A. Watson 

Jacob G. Wild 

Jacob S. Wood 

Aaron J. Zeiler 


Homer Alternative 

Graduation Ceremony — 7 p.m. May 21 at the high school gymnasium 

Class of 2009 

Jessica TeraLyn Back 

Robin Diane Bailey 

Robert Charles Birchfield II 

Jerry Wesley Boody 

Clark Louis Bushong 

Rebecca Ann Hamilton 

Vivian Ann Hays 

Frederick E. Hays 

Jared L. Justice 

Brandon Walter Johnson 

Jasmine Nicole Kerr 

Larry Jr. Kulikowski 

Dale DuWayne Otis III 

Tyler D. Prater 

Jamie Lee Rokita 

Travis D. Sizemore 

Kayla Marie Slone 

Justin M. Stephens 

William E. Tackett 

Kamaron A’Kee Truss 

Stacy Nicole West



Hillsdale High School 

Graduation Ceremony — 2 p.m., June 7 at the high school gymnasium 

Top graduates 

1. Kara Marie Nussbaum 

Parents: 

Mark and 

Sandra Nussbaum 

of Hillsdale. 

Plans 

to attend 

Anderson 

University to 

major in both 

elementary 

education and special education 

2. Kathryn Brown 

Parents: 

David and 

Debra Brown 

of Hillsdale. 


the 

University of 

Michigan, Division 

of Kinesiology, 

to 

major in movement science 

3. Tyler Hubbell 

Parents: 

James and 

Diane Hubbell 

of Hillsdale. 

Plans to 

attend Grand 

Valley State 

University to 

major in athletic 

training 

and pursue a doctorate in 

physical therapy 

4. Shelby Kittleson 

Parents: 

Michelle 

Liska and 

Chris Kittleson 

of Hillsdale. 

Plans 

to attend the 

University of 

Michigan to 

major in sociology 

and pursue a career 

in administration 

5. Korey Caulkins 

Parents: 

Neil and Kim 

Caulkins of 

Hillsdale. 


Indiana 

Wesleyan 

University to 

major in psychology 

and 

become a psychologist 

6. Brandi Richardson 

Parents: 

Rick and 

Kelly Richardson 

of 

Hillsdale. 


the 

University 

of Central 

Florida Theatre 

School to obtain a BFA 

in acting 

7. Lawrence D. Kimball 

Parents: 

Dustin and 

Karen Kimball 

of Hillsdale. 

Plans to 

attend Taylor 

University 

to major in 

English education 

and 

professional writing 

8. Courtney Harring 

Parents: 

Raymond 

and Penny 

Harring of 

Hillsdale. 


the 

University of 

Michigan’s 

Art and Design 

school to become a fine 

artist or costume designer 

9. Kayla Foust 

Parents: 

Shawn Foust 

of North 

Adams 

and Casey 

and Shelly 

Caldwell of 

Hillsdale. 


the University 

of Michigan to major 

in pre-law and business 

10. Tyler Condon 

Parents: 

Thomas and 

Connie Condon 

of Hillsdale. 

Plans to 

attend Trine 

University 

to major in 

computer 

science to 

become a network administrator 

or work in software 

development 

Class of 2009 

Marcelle Al-Zoughbi 

James Alspaugh 

Jacob Anderson 

Kurea Auxier 

Chasity Beard 

Joseph Beckman 

Jay Berry 

Ashlee Black* 

Alwin B.Lias^ 

Brian Boyd* 

Bailey Brown* 

Kathryn Brown* 

Rhylie Brown* 

Jeffery Bufford 

Erin Burkett* 

Jay Carey 

Roberto Carrizales 

Korey Caulkins* 

Virginia Chomse^ 

Alex Clark 

Jacob Clark 

Timothy Clark Jr. 

Dustin Cleveland 

Andrea Cochran 

Tyler Condon* 

Ryan Connor* 

Robert Cooley 

Michael Coulter 

Brittany Cox 

Quyhn Van Dang^ 

Marcelle Dannibale Palmer^ 

Dillon Dirth 

Andrew Esterline* 

Kayla Foust* 

Jacob Francis 

Mitchell Gabriele 

Amelia Games* 

Marie Gargin 

David Gary 

Brian Green 

Mitchell Green* 

Jerry Gustley 

Kayla Hancock 

Evan Hansen 

Courtney Harring* 

Ty Haskell 

Lauren Hephner 

Brennen Holroyd 

Andrew Horrighs 

Alora Horton 


President: 

Kayla Foust 

Vice 

president: 

Tyler Hubbell 

Kerri Howard 

Tyler Hubbell* 

Joseph Hull 

Brad Jenkins 

Kyle Kafer 

Nicholas Kelley 

Zachary Kelley 

Rochelle Kennedy 

Melissa Kill 

Lawrence Kimball IV* 

Shelby Kittleson* 

Scott Lantis* 

Emily Laser 

Mary Lige 

Shelby Lopez 

Kyle MacDonald 

Caesar Martinez 

Rodrigo Martin Lopez^ 

Nichole Matzke* 

Joseph McAvoy* 

Megan McElroy 

Elmer Miller Jr. 

Robert Mosby 

Sarah Nelson 

Amanda Neumann 

Kara Nussbaum* 

Luca Sebastian Ohnesorge^ 

Kimberly Ost* 

Taylor Peel* 

Stephanie Pietruszka* 

Kodi Poling 

Richard Poljan IV 

Jenna Price 

Sean Proctor 

Brandon Quick 

Secretary: 

Courtney 

Harring 

Treasurer: 

Marcelle 

Al-Zoughbi 

Representatives: Kathryn Brown and Carissa Shalosky 

James Radabaugh 

Jesse Reade 

Brandi Richardson* 

Everardo Rocha 

Kaitlyn Rodgers 

Kyle Rubin 

Christy Russell 

Adam Ryan 

Briana Saccoia 

Nicholas Sarles 

Carissa Shalosky* 

Travis Shepherd 

Lauren Slovacek 

Christopher Spratt 

Samantha Stevens 

Zachery Stych 

Kevin Swiercz 

Victoria Swift 

Brendan Taylor 

Mark Tocco 

Angela Vallejo Sagaseta De 

Ilurdoz^ 

Tyler Vandeberghe* 

Charles Vear 

Nicole Vroman 

Scott Wagner 

Samantha Weiman 

Caitlin Wolf 

Corrina Zimmer 

*denotes National Honor 

Society 

^denotes foreign exchange 

students

12 Sunday, May 24, 2009 

Top graduates 

1. Allyson McMeeking 

Parents: Scott and Cheryl 

McMeeking of Homer. Plans 

to attend Hope College to 

pursue a career in music 

education 

3. Kayla Price 

Parents: Kenneth and Melvina 

Price of Homer. Plans to 

attend Neumont University 

in Utah to pursue a degree in 

computer science 

5. Alicia Prater 

Parents: Charles and Denise 

Prater of Homer. Plans 

to attend Grand Valley 

State University to major in 

nursing 

Class of 2009 

Ted C. Adams 

Catherine E. Ambler* 

Leslie D. Anderson 

Kyle B. Avery 

Ariel L. Bates* 

Adam L. Boden* 

Matthew D. Bowles 

Korrine E. Boyd 

Quinton A. Brail 

Teah M. Brodock 

Amanda N. Brown 

Anthony L. Butler 

Kelsie M. Butler 

Ashley E. Calhoun 

Karleigh E. Caudill 

Eric M. Chard 

Veronica J. Clayton 

Zachary K. Collmenter 

Jordan T. Cuatt 

Brandie N. Dahlberg 

KiLea J. Dibble 

Tayler J. Dow 

Steven E. Dowding 

Brandon J. Ebersole 

Brian K. Edwards 

2. Amber 

Lucas 

Parents: David and Lisa 

Lucas of Tekonsha. Plans to 

attend Kellogg Community 

College and transfer to a 

four-year university to pursue 

a career as a medical lab 

technician 

4. Steven Dowding 

Parents: David and Tammy 

Dowding of Homer. Plans 

to attend the University of 

Michigan to major in aerospace 

engineering 


Homer High School 

Graduation Ceremony — 2 p.m., May 31 in the high school gymnasium 

Ryan M. Eldred 

Kelsea E. Hackworth 

Nathan C. Harris 

Torrie A. Haywood 

Geoffrey B. Hinkle 

Kimberlyn M. Hovey 

Corey D. Hurtado 

Robert C. James 

Garrett D. Keeling 

Cassandra A. Klewer 

Asia M. Konkle 

Robert D. Lamb 

Michael T. Lohrke 

Amber L. Lucas* 

Cairee I. McAllister 

Allyson M. McMeeking 

Erika H. Mestdagh 

Michelle L. Miller 

Marlayna A. Moore 

Kayla K. Mosher 

Steven D. Owens 

Kacey J. Patrick 

Nicholas J. Pease 

Laura J. Pelham 

Matthew J. Plemmons 

Tadd S. Porter 

Alicia K. Prater* 

6. Veronica Clayton 

Parents: Gary and Jeanne 

Clayton of Concord. Plans to 

attend Lake-Sumter Community 

College in Florida 

and transfer to the University 

of Central Florida to pursue 

a career in therapeutic 

riding to help children with 

special needs 

7. Jordan Cuatt 

Parents: Stuart Cuatt Jr. 

of Homer and Desiree Cuatt 

of Homer. Plans to attend 

Spring Arbor University to 

pursue a career in film production 

and hopes to further 

his education at the Motion 

Picture Institute of Michigan 

8. Tiahna Waring 

Parents: Vanessa and 

Jason Kaiser of Homer, and 

Norman and Sandie Waring 

of Litchfield. Plans to attend 

Kellogg Community College 

to pursue a career in nursing 

10. Adam Boden 

Parents: Rick and Christy 

Boden of Homer. Plans to 

attend Grand Valley State 

University to study business 

and pre-dental 

9. Quinton Brail 

Parents: Bob Brail of 

Homer and Cheryl Johnson 

of Marshall. Plans to attend 

Oakland Community College 

and transfer to University of 

Michigan to study aerospace 

engineering 

Kayla M. 

Price 

Derek C. Raymond 

Heather R. Richardson 

Jacob W. Robinson 

Jordan M. Robinson 

Nicholas J. Robinson 

Austin M. Russell 

Philip S. Sherwood 

Karli L. Sprague 

Andrew J. Sullivan 

Veronika Svitlak 

Lori A. Thenen 

Courtney M. Thurston* 

Robert S. Towery 

Kalle J. Tucker* 

Valerie A. VanWert 

Vickie E. VanWert* 

Lynsee J. VanHorn 

Tiahna R. Waring* 

Cassady M. Watts* 

Ross D. Williams 

Samantha M. Wilson 

Karrissa J. Winchell 

Paige N. Winchell 


Society 


President: 

Michael 

Lohrke 

Vice 

president: 

Vickie 

VanWert 

Secretary: 

Tiahna 

Waring 

Treasurer: 

Derek 

Raymond


Top graduates 

1. Jacob A. Fox 

Parents: 

Jeff and 

Joanna Fox 

of Jackson. 


the U.S. 

Naval Academy 

1. Josie J. 

Fox 

Parents: 

Jeff and 

Joanna Fox 

of Jackson. 


Ferris 

State University 

to 

study dental 

hygiene 


Jackson Christian High School 

3. Michelle R. Hawthorne 

Parents: Jon and Cindy 

Hawthorne 

of Brooklyn. 

Plans 

to attend 

Huntington 

University to 

study nursing 

4. Abigail 

E. Barney 

Parents: Todd and Jill 

Barney of 

Parma. Plans 

to attend 

Spring Arbor 

University 

5. Rachael 

E. Hartman 

Parents: 

Rick and 

Sandy Hartman 

of Concord. 

Plans 

to attend 

Olivet Nazarene 

University 

6. Branden M. Lee 

Parents: 

Mike and 

Debbie Lee 

of Jackson. 


Spring 


to 

study physical 

therapy 

7. Gary R. Binkowski Jr. 

Parents: 

Gary Sr. and 

Michelle 

Binkowski 

of Springport. 

Plans 

to attend 


to study 

physics 

8. Aimee 

E. Morse 

Parents: 

Denny and 

Beth Morse 

of Jackson. 


Grand 

Valley State 

University 

9. Alicia A. 

Fish 

Parents: 

Bart and 

Dawna Fish 

of Jackson. 


Jackson 

Community 

College 

10. Emily 

C. Sukta 

Parents: 

Steve and 

Chris Sukta 

of Jackson. 


Spring 


Graduation Ceremonies — 7 p.m., May 22 at Grace Church 

Class of 2009 

Erik Jamar Dowds McClinton - Austin 

Brianna J. Axon 

Kaylee K. Baisden 

Jeffrey A. Bargar 

Abigail E. Barney* 

Gary R. Binkowski Jr.* 

Naomi D. Carr* 

Jadrian M. Deaver 

Kasey L. Espinoza 

Alicia A. Fish* 

Jacob A. Fox* 

Josie J. Fox* 

Jiantong Gao 

Brendan C. Harshbarger 

Rachael E. Hartman* 

Michelle R. Hawthorne* 

Elizabeth K. Hein* 

Shanel M. Holmes 

Raelyn M. Huff* 


President: 

Gary 

Binkowski 

Vice 

president: 

Sandy Morgel 

Thomas E. Kraft 

Branden M. Lee* 

Paige M. Leimenstoll 

Haley M. Lusk* 

Brent G. Malone* 

Sandra A. Morgel* 

Aimee E. Morse* 

Rebecca M. Pryor 

Nicole M. Schneider* 

Stephanie N. Stanley 

Brandon L. Stanton* 

Emily C. Sukta* 

Zachary T. Taylor 

Christopher A. Thiebaut* 

Alanna R. Tippin 

Taylor N. White* 

Christopher J. Williams 

Joel D. Worsham* 

Xiaoxi Yan 

*Denotes National Honor Society member 

Secretary/ 

Treasurer: 

Jacob Fox

14 Sunday, May 24, 2009 


President: 

Drew A. 

Holdwick 

Vice 

president: 

Racquel N. 

Maxwell 


Jackson High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7 p.m. May 20 at First Presbyterian Church; Graduation: 7 p.m. May 22 at Withington Stadium; 

Honors Convocation: 7 p.m. May 21 at Jackson High School auditorium 

Top graduates 

(all 4.0) 

Chelsea M. Brennan 

Parents: 

Ms. Karyn 

Mericle and 

Mr. Andrew 

Brennan of 

Jackson. 


Tulane 

University 

and major in 

communications 

Sean M. Churchill 

Parents: 

Brian 

and Linda 

Churchill 

of Jackson. 


the 

University 

of Michigan, 


Joseph F. Franke 

Parents: 

Ms. Aimee 

Franke and 

Mr. Steven 

Franke of 

Jackson. 


Honors 

College at 

Michigan 

State University and major 

in mechanical engineering, 

minor in theatre 

Cassaundra L. Hayward 

Parents: 

Rock and 

Cheryl Hayward 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend the 

University 

of Detroit 

Mercy and 

major in predental 

Nathan D. Hesche 

Parents: 

Ken and 

Lisa Hesche 

of Jackson. 


Wayne 


and 

major in engineering 

Sona H. Jani 

Parents: 

Haresh and 

Hema Jani 

of Jackson. 


the 

University of 

Michigan and 

major in premedicine 

Anne K. Jansen 

Parents: 

Thomas and 

Kyle Jansen 

of Jackson. 


Michigan 

State 

Universiy 

Honors College, 

major 

undecided 

Angela J. Kolb 

Parents: 

Brian and 

Alice Kolb 

of Jackson. 


Grand 

Valley State 

University 

and major in 

education, 

minor in dance 

Samantha C. Levy 

Parents: 

Timothy and 

Laura Levy 

of Jackson. 


Michigan 

State 

University, 


Rachael L. Myers 

Parents: 

Barry and 

Sandy Myers 

of Jackson. 


Western 

Michigan 

University 

and major in 

anthropology 

or biology, minor in Spanish 

Stephanie B. Peterson 

Parents: 

Robert and 

Pamela 

Peterson 

of Jackson. 


Kalamazoo 

College, 


Morgan L. Talbert 

Parents: 

Craig and 

Margot Talbert 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend Grand 

Valley State 

University 

Honors College 

and 

major in journalism or the 

health profession 

Secretary: 

Ashley D. 

Simpson 

Treasurer: 

Ciara D. Flint 

Hannah J. Tenison 

Parents: 

Gary and 

Libby Tenison 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend the 

University of 

Michigan or 


of Notre 

Dame and major in pre-medicine 

Rebekah L. Trombley 

Parents: 

David and 

Laura Trombley 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend Central 

Michigan 

University 

and major in 

education 

Joshua P. Wood 

Parents: 

Matthew and 

Wendy Wood 

of Jackson. 


the 

Rose-Hulman 

Institute of 

Technology 

and major in 

engineering. 

Emily J. Woolworth 

Parents: 

Donald and 

Heather 

Woolworth 

of Jackson. 


Jackson 

Community 

College and 

major in 

nursing 

Class of 2009 

Keith D. Adams, Jr. 

Michael Devon Adams, Jr. 

Tanesha Kareen Dionna Adams 

Clarissa Kay Adkins 

William Kenneth Adkins 

Amrit Ahuja 

Camille Lynnae’ Allen 

Jack Joseph Anderson 

Josephus Anderson 

Keyanna Lynn Anderson 

India Cherie Arnold 

Mara Michelle Arps 

Quinisha S. Artis 

Carneshia T. Ashley 

Elizabeth Alexandra Aubrey* 

Jessica Jewell Avery 

Shawn Michael Avery, Jr. 

Kristi Sue Backinger 

Kathryn Elizabeth Backus* 

Barbara K. Baker 

Keygan Anthony Baker 

William Jesse Bargar 

Rakeena B. Barnes 

Anita Nicole Barrymore 

Ashlee Nicole Batterson 

Onida Melissa Battle 

Kaleshia Ann Bedore 

Kaitlyn Anastasia Belcher* 

Dante M. Bell 

Ryan Edward Bennett 

Kaci Lyn Bergman 

Jacob Allen Berry 

Erik N. Berry-Glaspie 

Briana Janay Bicy 

Christopher J. Binschus 

Mariah S. Blackwell 

Sara Ashley Blanks* 

Courtney Mae Boobyer 

Jade Alexis Bostwick 

Brittany M. Boughton* 

Grace Elizabeth Bowersox* 

Eric S. Bradner 

Dara La’Cole Bradshaw 

Scotty Diquan Branch 

Bethany J. Brand 

Joseph Robert Bray 

Capricia Janae Breedlove 

Chelsea Marie Brennan* 

Meghan Elizabeth Brennan* 

Christian E. Bronson 

Anthony M. Brown 

Sharae Sydney Brown 

Nicholas Pierson Brownell 

Chelsea Marie Bruce 

Kelsie Layne Burdette 

Derrick Alonzo Butler 

Tyler Clark Butterfield* 

Kacy Lynn Cameron 

Matthew S. Carr 

Kelsie Richelle Carson 

Brandi Nicole Caston 

Mikel L. Cawley 

Corey Ryan Cervantes 

Roberto Santana Cervantes 

Jessica L. Challender 



Andreya Shontee Chapman 

Randall L. Chasteen-Culberson 

Jasmine Shantel Chisolm 

Sean Matthew Churchill* 

Deshawn Kenyatta Cockream 

William F. Cockream, III 

Emily Rebecca Coffey 

Samantha J. Colangelo 

Andrea Unique Collins 

Joyelette Renee’ Collins 

Steven Thomas Collins 

Bryan Michael Cotton* 

Joshua A. Cowling 

Eric L. Crenshaw, Jr. 

Jonathan Walter Cross 

Katherine L. Cummings 

Logan D. Dailey 

Summer D. Daniels 

Michael S. Davis 

Nieara Nijel Davis 

Austin K. Davisson 

Elise Brittney DeBruler* 

Paulina Delgado-Lopez 

Diana V. Demchenko 

Shamarri S. Dentmond 

Damascus Matthew DePalma 

Mitchell Ryan DeRepentigny 

Caroline Elizabeth Dillon* 

Adam James Dimitry 

Logan Scott Dodge 

Richard Matthew Dorer 

Markeisha L. Draper 

Keith A. Dunnam 

Brogan L. Dysert* 

Marquise Craig Edmondson 

Jayana N. Edwards 

E’Lon Marie Fairley 

Shealena Shauntell Farr 

Christian L. Fauver 

Amy Marie Fillmore 

Heather Lynn Fisher 

Anthony Jerome Fleeks 

Molly Ann Fleming 

Eric S. Fletcher 

Ciara Danielle Flint 

Randall Nathan Foor 

Cody M. Ford 

Deanna L. Foster 

Skye Marie Foster* 

Malcolm Lamarr Fowler 

Ellen Jean Francey 


Alexis Marie Fuentes 

Jamila M. Ganaway 

Kelli Lynn Gauss 

Nicholas James Georgopoulos 

Devon A. Gibson 

Christopher Marshaun Glaspie 

Iesha S. Glaspie 

Michael D. Glaspie 

Stephen H. Glaspie, II 

Rahman DeCarlos Glenn 

Michael J. Golden 

Samuel R. Goolsby 

Jonathan David Gore 

Jeffrey Edgar Grantham, Jr. 

Andrew C. Gray 

DeWayne Christopher Gray 

John E. Gray, IV 

Michelle V. Grier 

Rebecca Irene Marie Haase 

Daniel Daurice Hall 

Duron A. Hall 

Lashuna Lynea Hall 

Precious Lanise Hamilton 

Ericka T.Hampton 

Michelle Renee’ Harrell 

De’Quon M. Harris 

Ebony E. Harris 

Latesha Rachelle Harris 

Taylor Marie Hart 

Crina E. Hatchett 

Matthew Alexander Hayes 

Cassaundra Lee Hayward* 

Kevin Lee Hazel 

Antoine D. Hemphill 

Jenna Kay Hense 

Jennifer Louise Herzberg 

Nathan D. Hesche 

Tianna Leanne-Tiara Hicks 

Elizabeth Joyce Hiler 

Mylisha Lynn Hodges 

Drew Alexis Holdwick* 

Nicholas S. Holmes* 

Emanuel Devon Howard 

Eric Jammal Howell 

Makia Leshara Hubbard 

Roswell J. Hubbard 



Kaloni DeLynn Hunt 

Christian B. Hurst 

Christopher John Hurst 

Megan Janene Hurst 

Sona H. Jani* 

Anne K. Jansen* 

Jalen Michael Jarrett 

Victoria Catherine-Marie Jaska 

Kara Leigh Jennett 

Emmanuel L. Johnson 

Jeffrey Johnson, Jr. 

Nigel McLawrence Johnson, Jr. 

Patrick Dennis Johnson 

Ricky H. Johnson 

Jessica N. Johnston 

Christopher Michael Jones 

David Paul Jones 

Lailah M. Jones 

Rasharia Francis Jones 

Siroya C. Jones 

Karen L. Kerwin 

Aaron Richard Keyes 

Joshua Lee Keyes 

Jeremy Ray Kilgore 

Sylvester K. Kilgore, III 

Mimi Nakisha King 

Nina Gayle King 

Faith Capri Kobb 

Angela Jane Kolb* 

Chester Stephen Kosinski, II* 

Hannah Lynn Krajewski 

Brittany J. Kramer 

Dustin L. Krauss 

Cayla Jane Krutsch* 

Andrew J. Lafountain 

Tracy LaGrande, Jr. 

Matthew Jacob Landenberger 

Jasmyn Simone Lawson* 

Andrew David Layman* 

Angelica M. Lee 

James M. Lee 

Samantha Christine Levy* 

Stephanie R. Lewis 

Markell Ja’von Lidge 

Dominique N. Linden 

Steven C. Lindner^ 

Greta Ann Lorr 

Ashley A. Lusby 

Sarah E. Lusby 

Ashley Lynn Mack 

Danielle Elizabeth Mackey 

Claudia B. Maiztegui^ 

Cesar Maldonado 

Kyle Gilbert Marcinkiewicz* 

Kayla Nicole Marks 

Andrew Colton Marr 

Brett Marshall 

Jamaea Lytea Martin 

Erasmo S. Martinez 

Brianna M. Mashburn 

Kailee Michelle Mathias* 

Jonathan Graham Mathis 

Troy Scott Matlow, Jr. 

Taisho Matsuguma^ 

Racquel Nicole Maxwell* 

Cody R. May 

Kelsey D. McClung 

Virgil M. McGuire 

Virmone A. McGuire 

Jade Elizabeth McGuirt 

Dimarcco A. McKaney 

Quashaun Lapree McKenney 

Brandon M. McNickle 

Cody T. Melville 

Heather Ann Metter 

Lezlie Ashley Michael 

Kyler M. Miller 

Walter J. Miskowski 

Celeste Montaya Mitchell 

Tamara L. Moore 

Damion Maurice Morgan 

Berry Michael Moss 

Johnette Crystal Marie Moss 

Rachael Laura Myers* 

Yuma Nagata^ 

Alexander Cole Neely 

Paul David Neely, IV 

Jacklyn Montgomery Nelson 

Kelsey Jo Neville 

Amy Rebecca Newsome* 

Phillip R. Nichols, Jr. 

Brandon R. Nidiffer 

Aaron Lee Norris, II 

Brianna Nicole Norris 

Marcus D. Norris, Jr. 

Xavier A. Norton 


16 Sunday, May 24, 2009 



Khristina Marie Nutt 

Kasie L. O’Connell 

Jennifer Lynn Ohrey 

Ashley B. Oldham 

Antonio L. Oliver 

Antuan M. Oliver 

Matthew Davis Ollila 

DeQuann M. Page 

Rayfield P. Page 

Mariah Q. Palmer* 

Anreah Lanette Parker 

Kayla Ann Parks 

Brady Joseph Parr 

Dylan J. Patton 

Mariah Denise Perdue 

Tasha Lynn Perry 

Stephanie B. Peterson* 

Kimberly J. Pety* 

Allison V. Phelps 

Curtis J. Phelps 

TaQueskia Danielle Pitts 

Soila Marie Pizano 

Laila R. Poole 

Evan D. Potter 

Vercina I.D. Powell 

Matthew H. Pritt 

Devon M. Prough 

Leaira J. Pryor 

Ivan Ramirez 

Erika Ramos 

Jordan J. Reavis 

Meesha Linn Remynse 

Tyler Austin Reynolds* 

Shane A. Rider 

Eric Jonathan Riggins 

Randolph S. Riker, II 

Colin Michael Rivera 

Michael Raymond Robbins 

Ashley Jordan Roberts 

Yvette R. Robertson 

Jamecia Shantel Robinson 

Yvette R. Robinson 

Day’esha Erail Rochester 

Antoine M. Rodriguez 

Amanda Lynn Rogers 

Brandon Neilson Rogers 

Kami Ann Root 

Elgin Faust Rose 

Stephany Christina Ross 

Jeremy T. Ruede 

Pongsatorn Saktaweekulkit^ 

Timothy J. Samons 

Louis Antonio Sauceda 

Mersadi Jane Sauceda 

Thomas C. Sauceda 

Memorri R. Saunders 

Zachary Robert Schneider 

Darrin E. Scott 

Melissa S. Scott 

Alexandria Denise Seals 

Spencer Anthony Secreto 

Jenna A. Serino 

Christopher M. Sewell 

Steffen D. Shelton 

Tabitha Marie Shields 

Andrew Marshall Simmons 

Ashley Danielle Simpson* 

Katie Elizabeth Sisk 

Aneeta R. Smith 

Emily Lynn Smith 

Mackenzie Sarah Smith* 

Shayeirra Darlene Smith 

Dylan M. Snitchler 

DeShara Katrece Soto 

Chynna Jean Spangle* 

John L. Sprunger 

Kelsey Marie Stieber* 

Becky L. Stiles 

Jeremy M. Stone 

Charles P. Suddeth 

Danielle M. Sullivan 

Jessika Ann Marie Swain 

Charnae’ Leahquinne Dequindria 

Swint 

Kyle E. Szczepanski 

Morgan L. Talbert* 

Chanel Cheri Talton 

Kelsey T. Tappenden 

Hannah Jane Tenison* 

Joel D. Thomas 

Jordon Daniel Thomas 

Lashara D’nay Thompson 

Tyler R. Thurman 

Ashley N. Thurston 

Alexander Markus Tom 

Rebekah L. Trombley* 

Adam James Tropiano 

Stephany Marie Trujillo* 

Amber D. Turk 

Nicholas Coty Turk 

Arielle T. Turner 

Pedro Michael Valdez, IV 

Lauren Nicole VanSchoick 

William D. Versluys 

Blythe Christi Anna Waddell* 

Joshua M. Waddell 

Logan William Wagner* 

Jennifer Rachel Walker 

Holly Alyana Walling 

John D. Warf 

Kyra Shaneice Warren 

Brandon E. Weeder 

Nathan R. Wendt 

Lindsay Kathryn Westin* 

Vonisha L. Weston 

JaTerra Monique White 

Javon L. White 

Mara K. Wierzbicki 

Elizabeth Jean Wilcox 

Anterio R. Williams, Jr. 

Ashlee J. Williams 

Avery Shane Williams 

DeMonica Richelle Williams 

James D. Williams 

Julius E. Williams* 

Nisha Danielle Williams 

Shamyra Lore’ Williams 

Shaniqua S. Williams 

T’Keyah R. Williams 

Elijah Hason Wilson 

Erica Elsie Wilson 

Lisa R. Wilson 

Ryan J.R. Wilson 

Emily A. Wood 

Joshua Paul Wood* 

Ashley Lynn Woodard 

Cornisha Nicole Woody 

Emily Joy Woolworth 

Jacob Alexander Worsham 

Christopher G. Worthey 

ShaRae Dashey Worthey 

Shelby N. Wray* 

Al L. Wright, Jr. 

Sydnee Carolyn Wright 

William Paul Wright 

Caitlin A. Wykoff 

Ashley Nicole Wyzlic 

Bianca Marie Yousif 

Nicholas Michael Zaggy 


member 

^Denotes Foreign Exchange students 

T.A. Wilson Academy 

Graduation Ceremony — Graduation: 7 p.m. May 28 at the Michigan Theater 

Class of 2009 

Tyashia M. Anderson 

Anne M. Andrews 

Carrese J. Archer-Paige 

Matt H. Ashby 

Bette R. Beck 

Brittney N. Bicy 

Lashay S. Booker 

Dalisa D. Brown 

Rachel M. Campisi 

Renita L. Y. Cawthon 

Sherise V. Davis 

Alaina B. Duryea 

Rebecca L. Futrell 

Catherine H. Geistel 

Christine M. Geistel 

Delana C. Goodwin 

Stacie A. Kirksey 

Katherine J. Knapp 

Amber L. Lennox 

Sarah R. Machnik 

Andre L. Mallett 

Daquan D. Marizette 

Cordeisha J. Maxwell 

Corneisha D. Maxwell 

Jordan A. McCloe 

Derrick A. Morgan 

Shante' M. Oliver 

Patrick K. Patnode 

Mickey W. Phelps 

Brittany L. Putnam 

Jamaal A. Ramsey 

Synita J. Ryan 

Audrianna R. Sanders 

Andrew J. Smith 

Ashley E. Smith 

Cortez S. Tribblett 

Earl D. Vanfleet 

Sharilyn Ward 

Antoine D. Williams 

Beth A. Wingart 

Jackson Area 

Home Educators 

Graduation Ceremony— 7 p.m., May 29 at 

Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church 

Class of 2009 

Nathan Allen 

Max Barson 

Patricia Bassett 

Maria Boyle 

Carri Clark 

Cari Cook 

Michael Doyle 

Olivia Eaton 

Breanna Epperly 

Faith Granger 

Sierra Harat 

Justin Herr 

Brianna Herrington 

Christen Houck 

Sarah Hubbs 

Amanda Hulett 

Allison Lehman 

Becky Livermore 

Bethany Longoria 

Kerry Maull 

Brittany Myers 

Forrest Navarre 

Cody Phillips 

Kara Polyblank 

Stephen Reeves 

Rachel Robbins 

Angelina Rubio 

Jennah Sailor 

Rachel Slocum 

Mary Shaun Wald



Jonesville High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Graduation: 2 p.m. June 7 at Jonesville High School 

Top graduates 

1. Ian Lawrence 

Parents: 

Dennis 

and Nancy 

Lawrence 

of Moscow. 


Michigan 

State 

University 

2. Amy Barrington 

Parents: 

Scott and 

Debra Barrington 

of 

Jonesville. 



of Toledo 

to study 

environmental 

sciences and English 

3. Austin Godfrey 

Parents: 

Tim and Lori 

Godfrey of 

Jonesville. 


Western 

Michigan 

University to 

study computer 

science 

and film studies 

4. Casey Clow 

Parents: 

Todd and 

Diane Clow 

of Jonesville. 


Hillsdale 

College 

to study premedicine 

5. Benjamin West 

Parents: 

Michael and 

Kathleen 

West of 

Jonesville. 

Plans to obtain 

a Michigan 

builder’s 

license 

6. Aubrey Ray 

Parents: 

Rochelle and 

Nelson Ray 

of Hillsdale. 


Michigan 

State 

University 

to study pre 

law 

7. Staci Olney 

Parents: 

Daniel 

and Susan 

Phillips of 

Jonesville. 


Oakland 

University to 

study wildlife 

biology 

8. Tulshi Patel 

Parents: 

Jagdish and 

Sharmista 

Patel of 

Jonesville. 


the 

University of 

Michigan to 


9. Andrew Barrett 

Parents: 

Todd Barrett 

and Lisa Spieth 


Plans to 

attend Central 

Michigan 

University 

to study 


science 

10. Joseph Kroa 

Parents: 

Karen and 

Robert Kroa 



Grand 

Valley State 

University 

to study international 

business 

Class of 2009 

Kelsey E. Aemisegger* 

Payden J. Armstrong* 

Cassandra A. Bailey 

Adam T. Baker 

Justin J. Barnett 

Andrew J. Barrett* 

Amy J. Barrington* 

Jordan M. Bearden 

Samantha M. Beck 

Ashley N. Bernklau* 

Jesse W. Bernklau 

Amanda M. Bittle* 

Evan D. Clendening 

Casey T. Clow* 

Eric S. Corey 

Brett J. Dailey 

Jacob A. Dillenbeck 

Jason M. Dubour-Ballard 

Joel M. Eckert 

Ashley L. Frantom* 

Alison L. Garr 

Alan W. Godfrey 

Austin M. Godfrey* 

Dustin W. Hawley 

Garrett W. Hiles* 

Jessica M. Houseknecht 

Jacob B. Howse 

Leslie A. Hutchins 

Chase A. Jacks 

Blake E. Jenkins 

Roger D. Jermeay 

Kristyn J. Jones 

Kara L. Kelley 

Stephen L. Kelley 

John R. Krajenka 

Joseph L. Kroa 

Ian R. Lawrence* 

Janessa E. M. Ledyard* 

Brittany L. Lewis 

Kaitlyn M. Lyons 

Jennifer J. Magda 

John T. Marshall 

Megan L. Miller 

Robert K. Nipper 

Gregory J. Null 

Staci E. Olney* 

Nicholas P. Padget 

Tulshi J. Patel* 

Vincent M. Plautz 

Aubrey E. Ray* 

Jamie L. Risner 

Shawn D. Robey 


President: 

Kristyn Jones 

Vice 

president: 

Kelsey 

Aemisegger 

Secretary: 

Megan Rowe 

Austin J. Rodger 

Alexis R. Rowe* 

Megan E. Rowe* 

Allisondra H. Sawdey 

Jeffrey D. Schmitt 

Christopher R. Scott 

Autumn R. Signor 

Arden D. Stebbins 

Benjamin T. Stemen 

Lauren J. Stephenson 

Samantha G. Stoll 

Adam L. Taylor 

Zeyki Temizbas 

Aaron K. Thorp 

Sean A. Trombley 

Benjamin C. Vandezande 

Timothy D. Vargas 

Danielle E. Watko 

Benjamin M. West 

Stephanie L. Wonders 

Casey L. Wooley 

Sarah E. Wright 


Society 

Treasurer: 

Lauren 

Stephenson 

Student Council representative: Danielle Watko

18 Sunday, May 24, 2009 


leslie High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7 p.m. May 27 at Leslie High School auditorium; Graduation: 7 p.m. May 29 at Leslie High School gymnasium; 

Distinguished Alumni Award: (honors a past graduate) 5:30 p.m. May 28 at Leslie High School commons; Honors Night: 7 p.m. May 28 at Leslie 

High School auditorium 

Top graduates 

1. Amy Kevorkian 

Parents: 

Andrew and 

Jill Kevorkian 

of Leslie. 


Lansing 

Community 

College/ 

Michigan 


and major in psychology 

2. Daniel Lynch 

Parents: 

James and 

Kimberly 

Lynch of 

Leslie. Plans 

to attend 

Kettering 

University 

and major in 

mechanical 

engineering 

3. Cree Swanchara 

Parents: 

Rose Stewart 

and Joseph 

Swanchara 

of Leslie. 


the 

University of 

Michigan 

4. Anna Rudd 

Parents: 

Bryan Rudd. 

Plans to 

attend Ferris 

State 

University 

and major in 

medicine or 

optometry 

5. Monique Baer 

Parents: 

Annette Baer 

of Leslie and 

Michael Baer 

of Lansing. 


Central 

Michigan 

University 

and major in 

English 

6. Courtney Matz 

Parents: 

Mike and 

Tania Matz 

of Leslie. 


Michigan 

State 

University 

and major in 

medicine 

7. Samantha Stiles 

Parents: 

Dawn Davis 

of Leslie and 

Tracy Stiles 

of Lansing. 


Lansing 

Community 

College and 

major in sign 

language 

8. Devyn 

Twombley 

Parents: 

Michael 

Twombley of 

Leslie. Plans 

to major in 

education, 

university 

undecided 

9. Kaitlyn Waskiewicz 

Parents: 

Donald 

and Carol 

Waskiewicz 

of Leslie. 


Western 

Michigan 

University 

and major in 

business/accounting 

10. Cody Manthei 

Parents: 

Jeff and Meri 

Manthei of 

Leslie. Plans 

to attend 

Michigan 


and major 

in music 

composition 

Class of 2009 

Roj Ahmed 

Rachael Chantel Alcenius 

Holly Anne Alleman* 

Samantha Emily Allen* 

Wayne Michael Ambs 

Aaron Michael Antcliff 

Timur Kazbekovich Babaev 

Monique Lynn Baer 

Corey Adam Bardo 

Thomas Evan Barratt 

Tyler Shane Barratt 

Abbey Lee Benn* 

Kalla Nicole Berlin 

Ashley Marie Besey* 

Eric Matthew Beyer* 

Lindsey Carissa Bigg 

Emily Jeanne Brink 

Hannah Jane Budd* 

Shelby Aileen Butcher 

Audreya Faye Cavender 

Nicole Jean Chesney 

Shelby Renee Christiansen 

Jaimee Lee Clark 

Eric Ward Conklin 

Brandon J. Coppernoll 

Kelsie Christine Cox* 

Tyler Edward Cox 

Devin Macaulay Craft 

Robert Matthew Craft 

Brooke Elizabeth Crosby 

Travis Allen Crowe 

Austin Lindsey Davis* 

Daniel Jeffrey-Jean Davison 

Aaron Gregory Denison 

Brandi Lynn Denomme 

Damon Scott Disbrow 

Joseph Michael Donley 

Brittany Nicole Dunlap 

Flint Dean Dunsmore 

Sarah Irene Dunsmore 

Samantha Paige Eyer 

Brittney Marie Fancher 

Deanné Marie Fast 

Erika Rae Fedewa 

Jonathan William Fifield 

Justine Ellen Finegan 

Gareth Gregory Gose 

Korie Michael Gray 

Hunter Cole Hanson 

Connie Louise Gurli Hansson 

Joseph Duane Harkness 

Zachary Paul Harmon 

Shellby Kristine Harrington 

Ethan Patrick Hartnett 

Randy James Hatfield 

Eric Robert Heath 

Saylor Lillian Henney* 

Bradley Michael Hoedeman 

Victoria Lee Howe 



Nathaniel Francis Jansen* 

Chiaki Kajikawa 

Janka Lorin Kappen 

Amy Rene Kevorkian* 

Daniel Allan Klaver 

Robert Braith Knoblauch 

Cameron James Knox 

Andrea Nicole Kolle 

Kathleen Ann Kramer 

Brent Howard Kruscke 

Lacey Ann Leonard 

Kristopher Steven Lindsey 

Matthew Charles Lindstrom 

John Allan Lohrke 

Daniel David Lynch* 

Cody Justin Manthei* 

Courtney Marie Matz* 

Andrew Alton McEachin 

Jessica Lynn McKay 

Mandy Ann McKinney 

Amanda Lynn McLain* 

Jared Heath Mentink 

Alisha Lynn Mezo 


leslie High School 


President: 

Amy 

Kevorkian 

Vice 

president: 

Kaden Stern 

Bradley Carl Millican 

Chad Everett Miner 

Mathew James Moss 

Arthur Glenn Ostrander, Jr. 

Chelsae Johanna Skye Oxbrough 

Trent Richard Page 

Jennifer Nicole Parks 

John-Henning Rudolf Peper 

Ashley Shannon Perrin 

Secretary: 

Holly Alleman 

Phoenix alternative 

Treasurer: 

Abbey Benn 

Andrea Linn Porter 

Michael James Porter* 

Raelynn Christine Ries* 

Jared Lloyd Roy 

Anna Marie Rudd* 

Kaitlyn Anne-Marie Ruthig* 

Kristen Nicole Seburg 

Katie Marie Skinner 

Harlie Nicole Snay 

Rosemary Ramona St. John 

Kaden Scot Stern* 

Samantha René Stiles* 

Ashley Lynne Stone 

Austin Lee Henry Streeter 

Justin Arnulfo Swab 

Cree Derringer Swanchara* 

Johanna Margarethe Thiele 

Eric John Tippin 

Devyn Michael Twombley 

Katelyn Lace VanAndel* 

Kayla Marie VanOrder 

Jenna Marie Waite* 

Taylor Raellyn Wardowski* 

Kaitlyn Marie Waskiewicz* 

Michael Lawrence Wendt 

John-T Lawrence Wheeler* 

Patrisha Danielle Wheeler 

Danielle Muriel Winslow 

Eric Richard James Wright-Dorosk 

Allen Russell Young 


Graduation Ceremonies — Graduation: 7 p.m. May 22 at Jonesville High School 

Class of 2009 

Lyndsey Nicole Adams 

Donald Lee Belcher 

Denver Lee Blair III 

Thomas Leslie Bradley 

Douglas Adam Current 

Camron Todd Daglow 

Kym Ryan Fisher 

Chelsea Arleane Haney 

Jennifer Ashlee Harris 

Jolene Rachael Hoath 

Tyler Scott Kelley-Elliott 

Danielle Joan Lambright 

Dereck James Lawson 

Halie Nanette Longbrake 

William Francis Marnell III 

Jessica Lynn Marshall 

Angel Marie McComb 

Ashley Anne Peiffer 

Travis Norman Penza 

Caleb Stanley Ringman 

Hazen Cory Scharer 

Jacob Vincent Schultz 

Nicholus Allen Staten 

Brandon Lee Stiles 

Erin Elizabeth Supinsky 

Natasha Sue-Nicole Teller 

Ashlee Anne Valdez 

Keath Sean Whitford 

Kody Mark Whitford 

Colt Benjamin Wilder 

Anez Jean Wilkes 

Blaine Ryan Wilson 

Austin Wayne Wolcott 

Kendra Kay Wright

20 Sunday, May 24, 2009 


Lumen Christi High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7:30 p.m. May 20 in the Lumen Christi fieldhouse; Graduation: 7:30 p.m. May 22 in the fieldhouse 

Top graduates 

1. Alexander Bohurat 

Parents: 

Wlodzimierz 

and Wai 

Bohurat of 

Jackson. 


Vanderbuilt 

University 

1. Seth 

Brunner 

Parents: 

James and 

Rosemary 

Brunner of 

Jackson. 


the 

University of 

Michigan 

1. Riley Schaff 

Parents: 

Steven and 

Carolyn 

Schaff of 

Jackson. 


the 

University of 

Michigan 

1. Allison Tompkins 

Parents: 

Dr. Allan and 

Kathleen 

Tompkins of 

Horton. Plans 

to attend the 

University of 

Notre Dame 

5. Meagan 

Elinski 

Parents: 

Randall and 

Beth Elinski 

of Jackson. 


Hope 

College 

5. Nicole Williams 

Parents: 

Joseph and 

Joan Williams 

of 

Jackson. 


the 

University of 

Michigan 

7. Susan O’Connell 

Parents: 

Michael 

and Donna 

O’Connell 

of Jackson. 


Western 

Michigan 

University 

8. Jay Hamilton 

Parents: 

Janet Hamilton 

and Mark 

Karle of Jackson. 

Plans 

to attend 

Ave Maria 

University in 

Florida 

9. Luke Brechtelsbauer 

Parents: 

Randy and 

Catherine 

Brechtelsbauer 

of 

Jackson. 


the 

University of 

Alabama 

9. Elizabeth Hayes 

Parents: 

Daniel and 

Judith Hayes 

of Jackson. 


the 

University of 

Michigan


Class of 2009 

Alexander Joseph Ambs 

Brent Michael Anuszkiewicz 

Samantha Nicole Bacon 

Karin Amber Bashir* 

Kari Elizabeth Bearman* 

Thomas John Berkemeier 

Robert James Best* 

John Mark Biskupski 

Alexander Hans Bohurat* 

Joshua Karl Bolender 

John William Branigan 

Luke Daniel Brechtelsbauer* 

Grason Allen Brennan 

Seth Scott Brunner* 

Erika Lyne Bullock 

Genesey Leanna Burkhart* 

Thomas Anthony Calderone 

John Joseph Casuccio 

Lucas David Chase 

Adam Thomas Clark* 

Anthony James Clark 

Kristi Therese Clay 

Seamus Michael Conlon 

Cara Marie Cremeans* 

Caitlin Mary Daly 

Joseph John Deagostino* 

Norbert Bud Desnoyer 

Stephen Maxwell Doerr 

Ryan Michael Donahue 

Patrick Joseph Dunigan II 

Samuel Parker Eder 

Meagan Brooke Elinski* 

Stephanie Marie Emmert 

Lindsay Ann Fanelli 

Collin Caleb Fisher 

Colin Timothy Fletcher 

Lauren Marie Flippo 

Samantha Marie Foust 

Jon Andrew Gallant 

Sean Ryan Gallant 

Giordan Mykal Gibson* 

Lindsey Michelle Gilbert 

Eric Gregory Griffes 

Audrey Elaine Griffin 

Mallory Kristine Griffin* 

Bryon Robert Guerin 

Jay Christopher Hamilton* 

Elizabeth Sander Hayes* 

Thomas Christian Hesslau* 

Aaron Daniel Hiday* 

Drew Michael Hill* 

Keri Ann Hohn 

Patrick John Hones* 

Joshua David Hubert* 

Janelle Marie Hueber* 

Ashley Kristen Jewell 

Brandi Cherie Johnson 

Katie Marie Johnson 

Kara Leigh-Anne Jonas 

Keanon Andrew Kelley 

Chris Gerald Kelly 

Steven Charles Kelly 

Nicholas Isaac King* 

Kellie Marie Klee* 

Nicholas Stewart Kline* 

Brian Alexander Knapp 

Matthew Thomas Knoll 

Robin Elliott Kocher* 

Veronica Rose Lathers 

Brenna Elizabeth Lefere 

Jacob Scott Lefere* 

Maureen Elizabeth Lefere* 

Van D. Long IV 

Courtney Kathleen Lorenz 

Mary Jane MacCready 

Keri Marie Manuri 

Joseph Hadley McDonald 

Corey Lee McEldowney 

Kelli Katherine Adell McGill 

Grace Marie McGowan 

Amber Lynn McKay 

Paul Alexander McKown* 

Joel Esteve Medina 

Benjamin Collin Michalsky 

Courtney Jean Miller 

Hannah Marie Miller* 

Rick Hunter Miller 

Alyssa Roseann Mydosh* 

Logan Kunningham Nabozny 

Adam David Naylor* 

Kerry Elise Neville 

Phillips Nguyen 

Justin Richard Nixon 

Susan Marie O’Connell* 

Megan Marie O’Dowd 

Anne Louise Okoniewski 

Peter John Okoniewski 

Marissa Catherine Pangborn 

Kelli Elizabeth Papiersky 

Charles Walter Patchak* 

Maggie Kathleen Phelan* 

Rebecca Marie Pieron 

Ryan Michael Poelker 

Janel Kathryn Powers 

Torie Lynn Richardson* 

Caroline Anne Riley 

Jefferson Davis Rockwell 

Anthony Robert Roe 

David John Rogus 

Matthew Alexander Rozensky 

Riley Allen Schaff* 

Ryan William Schurz 

Michael Charles Smallwood 

Audrey Kathleen Spring* 

Jacob John Stanton 

Joseph Philip Stevens 

Ellen Marie Taraskiewicz 

Zachary Michael Thomas* 

Allison Lee Tompkins* 

Kristi Valentine Tompkins* 

Duncan James Trimble* 

Jacob Michael VanderWeide* 

Alexander Marshall Vincent 

Robert Allen Warfield 

Dominic Alexander Wheeler 

Emily Bethann Wiedmeyer 

Nicole Ashley Williams* 

John Lovett Willis III 

Kamylah Marie Willis 

Trevor Marcel Wolfe 

Kyle John Woodard 

Tracy Russell Youell II 

Shelby Alene Yoxheimer 



Lumen Christi High School 

National Merit finalists 

Alexander Bohurat 

Parents: Wlodzimierz and Wai Bohurat of 

Jackson 

Activities: Aviation Club (2 years), Chess 

Club (4 years), Foreign Language Club (2 years), 

intramurals (1 year), jazz band (2 years), LAN 

Club (2 years), marching band (3 years), model 

UN (4 years), National Honor Society (3 years), 

pep band (2 years), Recycling Club (1 year), 

student council (2 years), symphony band (3 

years), tennis (2 years), Titan Times (4 years), traveling science 

(1 year), TV 62 production (4 years), Under the Oaks (1 year), 

Quiz Busters (4 years) 

Future Plans: Attend Vanderbuilt University 

Luke Brechtelsbauer 

Parents: Randy and Catherine Brechtelsbauer 

of Jackson 

Activities: Aviation Club (1 year), Building with 

Books (2 years), campus ministry (1 year), Chess 

Club (2 years), drama (1 year), Foreign Language 

Club (1 year), golf (1 year), intramurals (2 years), 

model UN (2 years), National Honor Society (3 

years), Recycling Club (1 year), SADD (3 years), 

student council (4 years), Spanish Club (2 years), 

tennis (1 year), Titan Times (4 years), traveling science (1 year), 

TV 62 production (1 year), Under the Oaks (3 years), Quiz Busters 

(4 years) 

Future Plans: Attend the University of Alabama 

Patrick Hones 

Parents: Philip and Martha Hones of Jackson 

Activities: Chess Club (3 years), golf (1 year), 

intramurals (2 years), National Honor Society 

(3 years), Poetry Club (2 years), Recycling Club 

(2 years), SADD (2 years), student council (3 

years), Spanish Club (2 years), tennis (1 year), 

Titan Times (4 years), traveling science (2 years), 

Under the Oaks (2 years) 

Future Plans: Attend Michigan State University 

Riley Schaff 

Parents: Steven and Carolyn Schaff of Jackson 

Activities: Building with Books (4 years), 

campus ministry (4 years), Chess Club (2 years), 

cross country (4 years), National Honor Society 

(3 years), Recycling Club (3 years), SADD (2 

years), Spanish Club (2 years), student council (4 

years), track (4 years), Titan Times (4 years), TV 

62 production (4 years), Under the Oaks (1 year) 

Future Plans: Attend the University of 

Michigan 


President: 

Cara 

Cremeans 

Vice 

president: 

Riley Schaff 

Secretary: 

Allison 

Tompkins 

Treasurer: 

Luke 

Brechtelsbauer

22 Sunday, May 24, 2009 


Michigan Center High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7 p.m., May 28 at Michigan Center Bible Church in Michigan Center; 

Graduation: 7 p.m., May 29 at the high school football field (if weather does not permit, graduation will be held in the Ray Haynes Gymnasium); 

Class Night: optional dinner at 6 p.m., May 27, awards start at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. 

Top graduates 

1. Brian Branham 

Parents: 

Ralph and 

Debbie Branham 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend Oakland 

University 

to study 

electrical 

engineering 

2. Brianna Poole 

Parents: 

Jay and Barbara 

Poole 

of Jackson. 


Adrian 

College to 


3. Frank Richards 

Parents: 

Larry and 

Linda Richards 

of Michigan 

Center. 


either 

University 

of Michigan 

or Michigan 

Technical University to study 

mechanical engineering 

4. Hannah Stark 

Parents: 

Kevin and 

Kimberly 

Stark of 

Michigan 

Center. Plans 

to attend 

University of 

Michigan to 

study English 

and Spanish education 

5. Tiffany Stevens 

Parents: 

Rodney and 

Melissa 

Stevens of 

Jackson. 


JCC and 

then transfer 

to Michigan 


to study pediatrics 

or Ferris State University to 

study pharmacology 

6. Rachel Miller 

Parents: 

Rich and 

Kim Miller 

of Michigan 

Center. Plans 

to attend 

Ferris State 

University to 

study premedicine, 

eventually becoming a neurologist 

7. Andrew Laws 

Parents: 

James and 

Julie Laws 

of Jackson. 


JCC and 

then transfer 

to Western 

Michigan 

University to 

study psychology 

8. KC Monroe 

Parents: 

Mike and Susan 

Monroe 

of Jackson. 

Plans to pursue 

a degree 

in engineering 

9. Alannah Swank 

Parents: Ronald and Karen 

Swank of Michigan Center. 


Kalamazoo 

Valley 

Community 

College and 

then transfer 

to Western 

Michigan 

University to 

study occupational 

therapy 

10. Kelsey Pollard 

Parents: 

Jerry and 

Karen Pollard 

of Jackson. 


Central 

Michigan 

University 

and then 

transfer to 

Michigan State University to 

study veterinary medicine.


Class of 2009 

Kodi Allen 

Brian Branham 

Michael Brososky 

Brittnie Brunty 

Bethany Burzynski 

Daniel Clemons 

Brandon Cobb 

Kalen Coffelt 

Frederick Cortez 

Jordan Craig 

Amanda Cunningham 

Brock Davis 

Justin Dean 

Patrick Dean 

Cassonja Delong 

Corey Dull 

Tara Ehrig 

Brandon Emmons 

Ashley Evans 

Jacob Fagan 

Joshua Flack 

Brett Frey 

Nicholas Furman 

Kelsey Gilbert 

Zachary Griffin 

Travis Gunnels 

Brittany Hackworth 


Michigan Center High School 


President: 

Brianna Poole 

Shanna Harden 

Matthew Harris 

Joseph Hartzell 

Cody Herrmann 

Heather Hoffman 

Christopher Holda 

Howard Horning 

Cassandra Howard 

Rebecca Hunt 

Douglas Jennings 

Jeffrey Keen 

Robert Keller 

Crystal Kotowicz 

Kasey Kurts 

Vice 

president: 

Kyle Simon 

Michigan Center teen scene 

Joseph Kurzynowski 

Andrew Laws 

Christie Licking 

Scott Marion Jr. 

Jeremy Marshall 

Joshua Marshall 

Rachel Miller 

KC Monroe 

Daniel Moore Jr. 

Kayla Moorehead 

Kody Morphis 

Timothy Morris 

Shane Navlyt 

Nicholas Nelson 

Lee Page 

Pamela Pepper 

Jordan Petersen 

Danyell Peterson 

Shane Pierce 

Melinda Plessinger 

Kelsey Pollard 

Brianna Poole 

Marcus Pratt 

Ashley Renfer 

Frank Richards 

Ciara Rogers 

Lauren Ross 

David Rudolph 

Amber Schleiger 

Teresa Sherwood 

James Shong 

Matthew Showerman 

Lauryn Silva 

Kyle Simon 

Dustin Simpkins 

Malcolm Smith 

Jana Snider 

Rachel Spence 

Brittney Sprague 

Hannah Stark 

Tiffany Stevens 

John Stolaruk 

Shanda Strickrodt 

Alannah Swank 

Jeffery Sysol 

Daniel Thomas 

Laurie Thompson 

Brittany Thrana 

Henry VanDusen III 

Jessica Vian 

Maricella Way 

Bryan Wing 

Roy Kirk Wright 


Graduation Ceremonies — Graduation: 10 a.m. May 30 at the high school auditorium, 

followed by a small reception in the community room. 

Class of 2009 

Andrew M. Craven 

Dustin M. Fuller 

Ashley M. Hagadorn 

Brandon D. Johnson 

Courtney R. Kurts 

William J. Leeke 

Sonni N. Loomis 

Michael G. Rutz 

Rachel J. Shanes 

Justin R. Yager

24 Sunday, May 24, 2009 


Napoleon High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Senior Honors Reception: 7 p.m., May 27 in the high school gymnasium; Baccalaureate: 6 p.m., May 28 at Grace 

Church; Senior Banquet: 7:30 p.m., May 28 (immediately following Baccalaureate) at Super 8; Graduation: 4 p.m., May 31 at the high school athletic 

complex; Project Graduation: Immediately following graduation ceremony May 31. 

Top graduates 

1. Alec J. Norkey 

Parents: Patrick 

and Becky Norkey 

of Jackson. Plans 

to attend Hope 

College to dual 

major in music 

performance and 

pre-medicine 

2. Trevor N. 

Trudeau 

Parents: Thomas and Karen 

Trudeau of Brooklyn. 

Has been accepted 

into the 

honors programs 

at Michigan State 

University, Central 

Michigan 

University, and 

the University of 

Minnesota. Plans 

to pursue a career in music education 

3. Lindsey M. Gifford 

Parents: Curt 

Gifford of Michigan 

Center, and 

Steve and Shirley 

Smoyer of 

Jackson. Plans to 

attend Saginaw 

Valley State University 

to study 

business management 

4. Jillian S. Erke 

Parents: Robert 

and Deborah Erke 


to attend Grand 

Valley State University 

to study 

clinical laboratory 

sciences 

5. Ariel L. Day 

Parents: James 

and Kimberly Day 



Grand Valley State 

University to pursue 

a career in 

medicine 

6. Anthony M. Adams 

Parents: Mark 

and Wanda Adams 

of Jackson. 


Central Michigan 

University to study 

computer science 

and media design, 

production and 

technology. Also 

plans to be a member of the Central 

Michigan Marching Band 

7. Megan A. 

Price 

Parents: Scott 

and Melanie Price 


to attend Ferris 


to study dental 

hygiene 

8. Kyle D. Guernsey 

Parents: Randy 

and Lynn Guernsey 



Central Michigan 

University to major 

in software 

engineering. 

Also plans to be 

a member of the 

Central Michigan Marching Band 

9. Alex G. 

LaSerra 

Parents: Glen 

and Kim LaSerra 


to attend Wayne 

State University, 


10. Anne Z. 

Wymer 

Parents: Daniel 

and Sylvia Wymer 

of Grass Lake. 


Indiana University 

of Pennsylvania, 

Eberly College of 

Business to study 

accounting 

Class of 2009 

Anastasia M. Adams 

Anthony M. Adams* 

Austin W. Adams 

Nicole R. Adams 

Garrett W. Beitelschies* 

Amber R. Bivins 

Katie M. Boatright 

Alyse M. Bollheimer* 

Dustin A. Bonner 

Zebulyn C. Bonner 

Jenna L. Brackett 

Emily G. Branham 

Tia L. Brautigam 

Donald L. Brown III* 

Kendelle S. Brown 

Megan L. Bush 

Travis Carrier 

Katelyn R. Chesney 

Joshua D. Cole 

Cassandra L. Connin 

Thomas Z. Converse 

Courtnie A. Coppernoll 

Shelby N. Davenport 

Ariel L. Day* 

Spencer A. Deraedt 

Annmarie J. Dexter* 

Paul J. Drake 

Ryan A. Dufek 

Jillian S. Erke* 

Jacob M. Flannery 

Joshua M. Flannery 

Ashley M. Fritz 

Cody M. Garrett 

Lindsey M. Gifford* 

Toni M. Godfrey 

Cierra A. Gosinski 

Kyle D. Guernsey* 

Jordan D. Hampton 

Matthew M. Harrison 

Eric C. Haskell 

Maggie A. Hawes* 

Trang Hoang^ 

Eden L. Jehnzen* 

Anne M. Johns* 

Christopher M. Kellenberger 

Michelle L. Kohorst 

Dustin A. Kroeyr 

Alexander G. LaSerra* 

Kelly K. Long 

Ryan M. Maloney 

Cody Marcotte 

Shane A. Marler 

Chelsea R. Marshall 

Megan T. Marshall 

Cassandra M. McKenzie 

Aaron S. Meeker 

Brittany A. Miles 

Shane M. Miller 

Joseph W. Mitchell 

Brittney E. Moore 

Caleb A. Moore 

Tara L. Mulnix 

Alec J. Norkey* 

Marshawn L. Norris 

Heather A. Oerther 

Andrew S. O’Rouke 

Bryan S. Osterhout 

Walter Paegel IV 

David J. Panzer 

Michael T. Pastula 

Emily A. Peace 

Rachel T. Pelfrey 

Gavin M. Peters 

Megan A. Price* 

Richard A. Pulver 

Kaleb R. Quainton 

William K. Randall 

Kayla A. Renfer 

Heather A. Reuther 

Roxann R. Rice 

Abbie J. Richardson* 

Stephanie M. Rochefort 

Casey R. Rudd* 

Joshua K. Russell 

Ashley N. Sanford 

Ashley L. Sell 

Ginjer N. Serianni 

Chelsea M. Shong 

Aneeca L. Sirbaugh 

Desiree R. Smith 

Tanesha D. Smith 

Marc J. Snyder 

Jessica A. Steers* 

Kyle L. Stepke 

Haley E. Sullivan 

Trevor N. Trudeau* 

Ethan M. Warring 

Michael M. Warring 

Michael A. Wetzel 

Carlee R. Williams 

Alissa M. Wymer* 

Anne Z. Wymer* 

Zachary D. Ysassi 

*Denotes National Honor Society



Napoleon High School 


President: 

Garrett 

Beitelschies 

Vice 

president: 

Paul Drake 

Secretary: 

Ariel Day 

Treasurer: 

Alec 

Norkey 

Ackerson 

Lake High 

School 

Graduation Ceremonies 

— Graduation: 7 p.m. 

May 29 at Napoleon High 

School cafeteria 

Class of 2009 

KristinLee Nicole Beebe 

Joel Bryon Bloxsom 

Kayla Lynn Butcher 

Joseph Phillip Caler 

Erika Anne Cook 

Ashley Lynn Croad 

Michael Edward Crouch 

Anthony Warren Dunstan 

Travis Michael Erven 

Jordan Matthew Hines 

Joshua Levi Holley 

Cody Stephens Johnson 

Spring Rhapsody Kraemer 

Anthony Michael Leutz 

Kattie Jo Gross Mays 

Zachery Patrick Murphy 

Vanessa Rose Nettle 

Amy Sue Pfeffer 

Brock Michael Richardson 

Ryan Allen Richey 

Samantha Lynn Schofield 

Anthony Thomas Small 

Bradley Scott Smith 

Shelby Sue Smith 

Jodi Nicole Snowden 

Chelsea Renee Waybright 

Matthew Carl Webb 

Alicia Renee Williams 

Lakin Suzann Walch

26 Sunday, May 24, 2009 


Northwest High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7 p.m. June 4 at the high school gymnasium; Graduation: 7 p.m. June 5 at Mountie Stadium; Project 

Graduation: After the ceremony at Spring Arbor University. 

Top graduates 

1. Kelsie Jean White 

Parents: Richard 

and Jeanine White 

of Rives Junction. 



with a double major 

in accounting and 

mathematics 

2. Todd Avery 

Parents: Randall 

and Jeanne Avery 

of Jackson. Plans to 

attend Ohio State 

University to study 

journalism and be 

part of the Sports 

Wellness Scholars 

Program 

3. Catlin Ireland 

Parents: Shannon 

and Sonia Ireland 


to attend Jackson 

Community College 

and then transfer to 

a four-year college, 


4. Amanda Elaine Herald Curtis 

Parents: Tony and 

Linda Curtis of Jackson. 


Lawrence Technological 

University 

with a double major 

in interior architecture 

and architecture 

5. Amanda Nicole Frederick 

Parent: Kim Arntz 

of Jackson. Plans to 

attend Belmont University 

in Nashville, 

Tenn. to major in 

music business 

6. Samantha 

Reardon 

Parent: Polly 

Glover of Jackson. 


the University of 

Michigan, major 

undecided 

7. Kelsey Lucinda White 

Parents: Chris 

White of Jackson 

and Nancy Kelso 




or Michigan 

State University to 

major in pre-dental 

8. Alexandria Sayles 

Parent: Robert 

Sayles of Rives 

Junction. Plans to 

attend Jackson 


and then 

transfer to a fouryear 

college, major 

undecided 

9. Rashel Loomis 

Parents: Mike 

and Brenda Loomis 




and then 

transfer to a fouryear 

college to 

major in surgical 

nursing. Is also 

considering joining the Navy 

10. Matt Layher 

Parents: David 

and Marsha Layher 


to attend Western 

Michigan University 

to major in 

engineering 

Class of 2009 

George W. Adam 

Heather L. Adams 

Todd Michael Avery 

Sarah M. Babcock 

Bradley S. Bachman 

Korey L. Badgley 

Danielle Dominique Bamm 

Timothy R. Barnes 

Brittney A. Bergdoll 

Dustin Randall Bergeron 

Ryan R. Blackmore 

Emily Lynn Blood 

Allysa Nicole Bogart 

Austin J. Boley 

Trevor Lee Edward Boyk 

Anthony M. Brandeberry 

Danielle M. Bregg 

Brandon L. Bretes 

Ronald K. Bristow 

Kelsey M. Brooks* 

Brittany R. Burroughs 

Chelse Leigh Burton 

Jared Anthony Cahill 

Kory M. Calvert 

Joshua A. Campbell 

Rocky J. Cantu 

Nicollette N. Cardwell 

Travis C. Carlisle 

Mandy Grace Carmer 

Melissa Marie Carmer 

Justin A. Carpenter 

Antonio M. Carranza 

Kayla M. Case 

Nolan G. Cattell 

Qi Chen 

Ashley Nichole-Ann Christian 

Kaitlin L. Ciampa 

Elizabeth Faye Clowes 

Ashton T. Colburn 

Carissa T. Cole 

Kayla A. Coponen 

Nathan William Corser 

Tyler J. Coulombe 

Jonathan D. Creger 

Keeli M. Crutchfield 

Amanda Elaine Herald Curtis* 

Elizabeth Ruth Curylo 

Heather Ann Davis 


Jordan B. Day 

Laurynn Caitlin Sue Dempsey 

Lynnsi Ashley Kay Dempsey 

Emily L. Dettloff 

Vanessa N. DeVries 

Michael S. Dodge 

Leslie Paul Drake 

Craig T. Draper 

Justin Michael Dryer 

Tra’Voun Renee’ Edgerson 

Sarah Christine Faist 

Tiffany A. Faust 

Nicholas A. Fenningsdorf 

Michael A. Frasure 

Amanda N. Frederick* 

Taylor L. Frewen 

Ashley Ann Friedland 

Stephanie Ann Frizzell 

Megan R. Furlong 

Patrick J. Furlong 

Kayla Michelle Gates 

Jordon R. Giglio 

Samantha Ann Gillman 

Anne E. Goehring 

Kevin M. Gorney 

Casey L. Gratz 

Benjamin L. Graves 

Bruce A. Gumbert 

Clifford J. Gumbert 

Robert J. Halstead 

Sydney M. Harbaugh 

Chaz D. Harget 

Seth M. Harren 

Jeffrey R. Hartman 

Kacy M. Hawkins 

Matthew J. Hemminger 

Tyler M. Hendershot 

Cameron M. Holmes 

Rebekah Emily Hoover 

Jacob S. Hopkins 

Autumn Grace Horning 

Catlin E. Ireland 

Patrick D. Jahn 

David Alan Jenkins 

Krystal K. Jewell 

Megan Leona Johnson 

Erica Lynn Jones 

Myeshia Vincenique Jones 

Continued on next page 

10. Taylor 

Frewen 

Parents: Tony 

and Lori Frewen 

of Pleasant Lake. 


Jackson Community 

College to major 

in nursing and 

become a nurse 

practitioner 

President: 

Bruce 

Winters 

Vice 

president: 

Kelsie J. 

White 

Secretary: 

Katlyn 

Swetland 

Treasurer: 

Amanda 

Curtis 

Representatives: Elizabeth Clowes, Tra’Voun Edgerson, 

Myeshia Jones, Catherine Snell, and Kelsie Wheeldon


Northwest 

Alternative 

Graduation Ceremonies 

— Graduation: 7:30 

p.m. June 3 at R.W. Kidder 

Middle School gymnasium 

Class of 2009 

Danielle Kay Adams 

Courtney Barron-Garred 

Katie Marie Bartolovich 

Matthew Paul Blumenfeld 

Marcus Scott Bones 

Chelsey Renee Boyes 

Chase Robert Burton 

Robert Ralph Cihak 

Charles Ray Eteo II 

Scott Allen Densmore 

Eric James DiVietri 

Michael Paul Dyer Jr. 

Joshua Allen Paul Golightly 

Jacob Allan Haas 

Patrick Wayne halstead 

Tony Kenneth Harrison Jr. 

Jessica Lee Hawkins 

Brettia Lynn Hughes 

Amber Marie Kelly 

Douglas William Kelly 

Jeremy James McCafferty 

Brock Anthony Macklin 

Bryant Michael Macklin 

Travis Ryan Miller 

Jacob Daniel Morris 

Jeremy Andrew Morrison 

Martin Patrick Obenour 

Tiffany Marie Irene Peek 

David Lee Manuel Santos 

Raymond Al Simon Jr. 

Tara Lynn Stoetzel 

Rachel Kathryn Vohlken 

Kristin Hope Wilson 

Jennifer Lynn Woodard 

Sonya Marie Youse 


Northwest High School 

Lena C. Jurkatis 

Gregory William Kasprzycki 

Kelsey Sue Kelling* 

Nicholas Edward Kelly 

Brittany A. Kendziora 

Jacob A. Klavon 

Autumn Leigh Klink 

Wesley M. Knauf 

Francis Serjie Kong 

Kristina A. Krauss 

Courtney Renee Kukulka 

Brennan M. H. Lally 

Jayme-Lea Marie LaMere 

Jessica E. Lantis 

Matthew David Layher 

Michael J. LeHolm Jr. 

Tyler C. Literski 

Rashel Lee Loomis 

Josh A. Lowder 

Whitney M. Lykins 

Karley E. Magsig 

Brenton Hoppe Malloch 

Brent M. Marshall 

Hannah M. Mason 

Trisha Ann Mayo 

Theodore J. Mays Jr. 

Amanda J. McCaffrey 

Travis P. McClear 

Emilie Louise McCord 

Jacob S. Mead 

Adam S. Miller 

Kyle W. Minix 

Kacey Lynn Mohon 

Erica Joy Monroe 

Brianna R. Mulligan 

Cody C. Niciporek 

Shawn Michael O’Neill 

Eric M. Ortiz 

Jessica Dee Patefield 

Zachary Charles Phelps 

Jason A. Phillips 

Tyler G. Pilkinton 

Hillary Ann Pollard 

Sarah A. Pond 

John David Porras 

Anna M. Powell 

Joseph M. Quainton 

Cortney L. Radziewicz 

Tyler Reed Ramalia 

Samantha Lorraine Reardon* 

Troy G. Reardon 

Ciara Lynn Ricketts 

Kyler S. Rilett 

Keosha Calizza Rodriguez 

Michael Allen Russ 

Brenda I. Salgado-Albarran 

Tyler James Salisbury 

Brandon Lee A. Salyers 

Katie B. Sanders 

Alexandria M. Sayles 

Evan T. Schweda 

Brandyn M. Seburg 

Stephenie M. Serrato 

David S. Severance 

Caleb J. Siegrist 

Nichole Catherine Smith 

Catherine R. Snell* 

Taylor E. Souders 

Kera Yvonne Southwell 

Anthony M. Stevens 

Alexander R. Sumner 

Todd A. Sundermeyer 

Katlyn Olivia Swetland 

Devin R. Swift 

Danielle M. Terry 

Anthony L. Thomas 

Cassandra L. Thornsbury 

Jacob R. Thurlow 

Casie Joe Tilford 

Melinda S. Tilford 

Jordan M. Tipton 

Kimberly L. Todd 

Bryan Parker Towne 

Jordan Christopher Tripp 

Luis Fernando Trujillo Durango 

Kenneth J. Vigneau 

Michael E. Voigtsberger 

Sarah K. Walling 

Trent Alan Wasielewski 

Ryan P. Weber 

Kenneth D. Wedgwood 

Nicolas Blaine Weirich 

Thomas Conrad Weller 

Kelsie R. Wheeldon 

Allison Louise Whitaker 

Kelsey Lucinda White 

Kelsie Jean White* 

Cody Scott Wilcox 

Andrew Guy Willcut 

Mark A. Williams 

Bruce Andrew Winters* 

Ashley Irene Wireman 

Amanda Holly Wood 

Dylan A. Ykimoff 

Yue Zhang 

Damian R. Zielinski 

Alivia N. Zigler 

Ashley Margaret Anne Zimmerman 

Zachariah L. Zischke 

Ashley Marie Zyla 


28 Sunday, May 24, 2009 


Springport High School 

Graduation Ceremony — 2 p.m., May 31 at the high school gymnasium 

Top graduates 

1. Andrea N. Farmer 

Parents: 

Scott and 

Denise 

Farmer of 

Albion. Plans 

to attend 

Saginaw 

Valley State 

University to 

study theatre 

or art 

2. Brittany R. Vuille 

Parents: 

Susan Fritz, 

Charlotte 

and Erik 

Vuille of 

Wall, NJ. 


University 

of Evansville 

to study 

anthropology and become an 

archaeologist 

3. Philipp A. Cannons 

Parents: 

Michael 

and Natalie 

Cannons of 

Springport. 


University 

of Michigan 

to study 


engineering and possibly 

music composition 

4. Jennifer K. Helton 

Parents: 

Bob and 

Kathy Helton 

of Albion. 


Ferris 


to study 

nursing 

5. Hayley A. Stout 

Parents: 

Jeff and 

Micki Stout 

of Springport. 

Plans to 

attend Ferris 


to study 

optometry 

6. Joseph R. Schmidt 

Parents: 

Timothy H. 

Schmidt 

and Julie K. 

Schmidt of 

Springport. 


Michigan 

State 

University to 

study psychology 

7. Heather Hoffman 

Parents: 

Jeff and Barb 

Hoffman of 

Springport. 


Adrian 

College to 

study marketing 

and 

become an 

event planner 

8. Benjamin N. Hawes 

Parents: 

Jeffrey M. 

Hawes and 

Sandra L. 

Hawes of Albion. 

Plans to 

attend Olivet 

College to 

study communications 

and become a sports analyst 

9. Samantha M. Ward 

Parents: 

Brett and 

Sue Ward of 

Springport. 


Adrian 

College to 

study physical 

therapy. 

10. Christopher Jacob 

Wellman 

Parents: 

Joe and Amy 

Wellman 

of Parma. 


Jackson 

Community 

College and 

then transfer 

to the 

University of Michigan to become 

a physician’s assistant. 

Class of 2009 

James P. Beam 

Destiny M. Bell 

Christopher P. Bishop 

Michael J. Brininstool 

Cassandra L. Browning 

Earl A. Bryant 

Philipp A. Cannons 

Serena J. Cattell 

Breanne R. Clark 

Austin R. Conley 

Donny Cousino 

Sara K. Cuatt 

Dustin T. Dillion 

Brandi L. Dix 

Jacquelyn M. Dyer 

Robert E. Edwards Jr. 

Andrea N. Farmer* 

Eric A. Fink 

Maryann M. Garner 

Tanya M. Hackworth 

Kaliegh M. Hamaker 

Benjamin N. Hawes 

Jennifer K. Helton* 

Heather A. Hoffman* 

Anesia M. Horsfall* 

Clarence S. Hose 

Michael D. Hurley 

Shardae M. Redenius-Jackson 

Kearstin Johnson 

Krystal K. Julian 

Michael C. Kelley III 

Courtney A. Kint 

Heather Landenberger 

Kevin Lauer 

Laura M. Ledvina 

Jessica L. Linnabary 

Landon S. Longon 

Amanda L. Ludwig 

Zachery L. Lyon 

Amanda McConnell 

Chelsea M. Mead 

Senior 

class 

officers 

President: 

Brittany Vuille 

Nathan E. Mead 

Nathaniel C. Miller 

Chelsea A. Monroe 

Carley J. Mortimer 

Whitney C. Mullins 

Samantha N. Namyslowski 

Joshua W. Naramor 

Chance S. Newsome 

Traci N. Newsome 

Coty J. Olmstead 

Lacy M. Osborne 

Bryan D. Pierce 

James S. Pitcher 

Joshua M. Raymond 

Tamera M. Rennaker 

Michael D. Roberson 

Joseph R. Schmidt 

Rachelle R. Sherman 

Benjamin C. Speer 

Zachary E. Stahl 

Hayley A. Stout* 

Leslie A. Straub 

Louis C. Tank 

Trevor L. Tilford 

Shane R. Trudell 

Jason C. Tuttle 

Kyra G. Vanorder 

Brian J. Vogel 

Brittany R. Vuille* 

Samantha M. Ward 

Andrew T. Warner 

Anthony S. Warner 

Christopher J. Wellman 

Seth A. Williams 



Class of 2009 

Edward D. Abbey* 

Cole M. Abel 

Crystin G. Allen 

Ezekiel C. Allen 

Christina R. Amell* 

Ashley E. Andrews 

Michael C. Asher 

Anthony T. Badall 

Brooke E. Baisden 

Frederick D. Baker 

Devin L. Baldwin 

Mary J. Balkus* 

Mathew C. Barr 

Christopher S. Bates 

Scott A. Bates 

Olivia K. Bell 

Jason F. Berry* 

Cindy L. Blanchard 

Jesse M. D. Boutell 

Todd D. Boyce 

Brooke N. Boyd 

Emily S. Bradley 

Rose T. Branstrom* 

Tyler T. Brown 

Alexis C. Camp 

Leah S. Campbell 

Madeline F. Carr* 

Shandell C. Carr 

Lindsay R. Chappel 

Kyle L. Chedester 

Derek A. Chick 

James R. Clark-Swalla 

Destiny A. Cleland 

Cortney B. Cole 

Ronald J. Collins* 

Andrew J. Cowan* 

Bradley B. Dalton 

Rebecca H. Dancer 

Ariel M. Davis 

Marilyn L. Delorey* 

Matthew A. 

Donajkowski 

Nicholas D. Duke 

Megan J. Durham* 

Jared R. S. Edson 

Chelsey E. Esper 

Rein B. Ewald 

Amanda K. Farris 

Sarah R. Feeheley 

Ryan J. Fischer 

Justin G. Frey 

Corrine N. Fritzsche 

Dylan M. Fusco 

Emily R. Galdes* 

Jade R. Gibson 

Timothy P. Good 

Eva R. Graff 

Ross J. Hall* 

Matthew E. Harter 

Andrew J. Harwood 

Justin A. Heinze 

Richard L. Hendrick* 

Sean E. Higgins 

Genna C. Hoard* 

Marki R. Hodges 

Zoey E. Hohmann* 

Ethan C. Holley* 

Sean P. Hopersberger 

James F. Houk 

Darby S. Howard 

Haley B. Jackson 

Kasey A. Jennings 

Mallari F. Johnson 

Jalisa M. Joseph 

Alexander J. Kalmbach 

Gary B. L. Kane 

Joshua T. L. Kelly 

Brianna M. Kendall 

Amber M. Kightlinger 

Jeremy J. King 

Scarlet L. Knipple 

Carl J. Lewis* 

Jessica L. Lindquist* 

Bryson L. Maddick 

Trent J. Marcum 

Josh P. Marshall 

Chrystal M. Maschke 

Trissa L. McClinchey 

Brittany N. McDonald* 

Kelly C. McDonough 

Ryan M. Miller 

Seth P. Minock 

Preston L. Moody 

Ashley E. Morawiec* 

Roberto O. Moyeda 

Cady-Lynn E. Mullins 

Daniel J Parks 

Robert M. Paton* 

Derringer C. Patrick 

Robert J. Patrick 

Mandi L. Pena* 

Rieko Peters 

Tobias Petzold 

Heather M. Platte 

Kendra L. Poszywak* 

Christian M. Powell 

Alyssa A. Proctor 

Melissa M. Prus 

Jessica N. Raine 

Jacob C. Raymond 

Erin M. Richards* 

Joseph T. Rizzolo* 

Scott A. Roberts 

Grace D. Rodriguez* 

Jamie N. Rose* 

David L. Rowse* 

Katherine E. Salow* 

Stephanie E. Schneider 

Amanda L. Schniers 

Kaci L. Schoenberg 

Stephanie M. Scott 

Charles J. Sears 

Katherine A. Sexton* 

Ashley L. Shepherd 

Rebecca L. Spada 

Mathew D. St.Charles 

Alysia K. St.Clair 

Christopher L. Stevens 

Jamie L. Stevens 

Jessica M. Tatar* 


Stockbridge High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7 p.m. May 28 at the high school cafetorium, Graduation: 3 p.m. May 31 at the high school 

gymnasium, Honors Night: 7 p.m. May 13 at the high school gymnasium, Senior Breakfast: 9 a.m. May 27 at the high school cafetorium 

Top graduates 

1. Rose 

Branstrom 

Parents: 

Robert and 

Therese 

Branstrom 

of Munith. 


Eastern 

Michigan 

University, major undecided 

1. Kendra 

Poszywak 

Parents: 

Dennis and 

Melissa Poszywak 

of 

Pinckney. 


Michigan 

Technological 

University and major 

in computer science 

1. Grace Rodriguez 

Parents: 

Dean and 

Sherrill Rodriguez 

of 

Pinckney. 


Western 

Michigan 

University 

and major in 

pre-medicine 

2. Mandi Pena 

Parents: 

Greg and Corey 

Pena of 

Stockbridge. 


Michigan 

State 

University 

and manor in 

pre-dental 

5. Mary Balkus 

Parents: 

Philip and 

Lynn Balkus 

of Stockbridge. 

Plans 

to attend 

Kendall College 

of Art 

and Design 

and major in 

graphic design 

6. Madeline Carr 

Parents: 

Chris and 

Jennifer Carr 


Plans 

to attend the 

University 

of Michigan 

School of Art 

and Design 

Emily K. Taylor* 

Michael A. Thurston 

Karen L. Tolly* 

Shaila K. Vratny 

Lauren A. Walker* 

Kendall M. Waters 

Christina K. Watson* 

Anthony R Whalen* 

Joshua M. Williams 

Nicholas J. Williams 

Whitney E. Williams 

Jeannine J. Wilson 

Jake T. N. Winnie 

James E. M. Wireman* 

Brett M. Wright 

Ethan J. Yaconis 

Katherine M. Zellmer* 

*Denotes National 

Honor Society 

7. Edward Abbey 

Parents: 

Edward and 

Bonnie Abbey 

of Munith. 

Plans to 


Community 

College 

and major in 

biology 

8. Emily Taylor 

Parents: 

Mark and 

Nancy Taylor 


Plans 

to attend the 

University 

of Michigan 

College of 

LS&A and 

major in English 


President: 

C. J. Lewis 

Vice president: 

Stephanie 

Schneider 

9. Katherine Sexton 

Parents: 

Dewey and 

Amy Sexton 

of Munith. 


Albion 

College and 

major in 

physics or 

history 

10. Katherine Zellmer 

Parents: Greg and Shelley 

Zellmer of 

Grass Lake. 


Jackson 

Community 

College, then 

transfer to 


of Michigan 

and major 

in biomedical engineering 

Secretary: 

Mary Balkus 

Treasurer: 

Rose 

Branstrom

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Top graduates 

1. Jana Lissa Horton 

Parents: 

Mike and 

Karen Horton 

of Jackson. 


either 

Calvin or 

Grace College 

to study 

education 


Vandercook Lake High School 

1. Katelyn Rae Parmalee 

Parents: 

Chad and 

Roschenne 

Parmalee 

of Jackson. 


Michigan 

State 

University to 

study math 

and science 

1. Emily Jolene Smith 

Parents: 

Chuck and 

Rene Smith 

of Somerset 

Center. Plans 

to attend 

Greenville 

College 

and study 

elementary 

education 

1. Megan Jeannette 

Stoddard 

Parents: 

Mark and 

Kay Stoddard 

of Jackson. 


Michigan 

State 

University 

to become a 

midwife 

1. Tyler James Suomala 

Parents: 

Lori 

and Craig 

Suomala 

of Jackson. 


the 

University of 

Michigan and 

study neuroscience 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 3 p.m. May 31 at the high school, Graduation: 8 p.m. June 1 

at Jackson Community College Potter Center, Senior Awards: 6:30 p.m. May 27 at the high school 

6. Michelle Caitlyn Burke 

Parents: 

Patrick and 

Cindy Burke 

of Jackson. 


Albion 

College to 

study premedicine, 

followed by 

medical school to become a 

doctor 

7. Megan 

Ayers Miller 

Parents: 

Bernie and 

Linda Miller 

of Jackson. 


Jackson 

Community 

College to enter the X-Ray 

program 

8. Nichole Lynn Stevens 

Parents: 

Chris Stevens 

and 

Jack Stevens 

of Jackson. 


the 

University of 

Michigan to 

study engineering 

9. Megan Margaret 

Masters 

Parents: 

John and 

Paula Masters 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 


Community 

College 

to enter the 

nursing program 

10. Amber Nicole 

VanDusen 

Parents: 

Tracy and 

Tammy 

VanDusen 

of Jackson. 


Adrian 

College to 

become a 

pediatric nurse 

Senior Representatives: Katelyn Parmalee, 

Amber VanDusen, Tamar Joshua, Emily Smith 

Class of 2009 

Thomas J. Andrews 

Zachary Douglas Austin 

Nicholas Allen Baxter 

Erica Lee Boody 

Donald Lynn Brown 

Dani Kaye Burge 

Michelle Caitlyn Burke* 

Megan Renee Burkholder 

Victoria L. Calkins 

Brandie Lynn Camp 

Britney Roxanne Campbell* 

Amber Lynn Caudle 

Kayla Elizabeth Cavender 

Emilee Ann Conner 

Nicole Marie Crabtree* 

Lindsey S. Degi* 

Michael K. Eastman 

James O’Conner Fitzworth 

Tiffani Rachelle Fowle 

Autumn Lynn Funderburk* 

Joshua Depree Greene 

Rachel Lynn Hamblin 

Travis Wade Hensley 

Nathan Herrington 

Amy Lynn Higgins 

Christopher Michael Holt 

Jana Lissa Horton* 

Kayla Marie Hutton* 

Keona Aneshia Ivery 

Tamar Joshua 

Eric Scott Kimball 

Christina M. King 

Jacob Michael Kingsbury 

Mackenzie Beth Kurtz 

Jordan Todd LeFaive* 

Trenton J. LeFaive* 

Tyler M. Leutz 


President: 

Andrew 

White 

Secretary: 

Lindsey Degi 

Vice 

president: 

Megan 

Stoddard 

Treasurer: 

Tyler 

Suomala 

Gerald Lewis 

Kyle A. Lewis 

Ronald J. Lusby 

James Mackinder 

Megan Margaret Masters* 

Michael Blake Meade 

Megan Ayers Miller* 

Cesar Humberto Miranda Jr.* 

Chelsea Cathleen Moore 

Coty Lee Newman 

Jolene A. Nichols 

Ariana Nicole Osgood 

Katelyn Rae Parmalee* 

Alyssa Marie Pitek* 

Nicholas Alyn Pruden 

Devon Michael Rauh* 

Alise Jordon Richardson 

Cara Rayanna Rink 

Ronni Renee Rodziewicz 

Alexis Denise Roe 

Michele Samons 

Tyler Dean Schweda 

Raymond David Sexton 

Bryant Bradley Smak 

Emily Jolene Smith* 

Sarah Ann Delainie Smith 

Nichole Lynn Stevens* 

Megan Jeanette Stoddard* 

Tyler Jason Suomala* 

Michael Allen Sussex 

Tyler James Susskind 

Frank Allen Trepka 

Jerel M. Tripp 

Sarah Jane V. Uldricks 

Michael Stanley Uroda 

Amber Nicole VanDusen* 

Andrew Garland White* 

Brandon James Whitford* 

Annetta May Whiting 

Amber Lynn Williams 

Joshua Zavala 

Nikita M. Zuke 


Society



Western High School 

Graduation Ceremonies — Baccalaureate: 7 p.m. May 27 at Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church; Graduation: 3 p.m. May 31 at the Potter Center 

on JCC campus; Honors Convocation: 7 p.m. May 28 at the Community Arts Center at the high school 

Top graduates 

Jordan P. Brand 

Parents: 

Craig and 

Tammy 

Brand of 

Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend Albion 

College 

(Honors 

Institute) to 

study pre-medicine 

Stacey J. Gerstung 

Parents: Ed 

and Nancy 

Gerstung 

of Parma. 

Plans to 

attend Olivet 

Nazarene 

University 

(honors 

program) 

in Bourbannais, Ill. to study 

social studies and secondary 

education 

Katherine M. Logan 

Parents: 

John and 

Diana Logan 

of Parma. 

Plans to 

attend 

Michigan 

State 

University to 


Amy R. Sasinowski 

Parents: 

Greg and 

Diana 

Sasinowski 

of Spring 

Arbor. Plans 

to attend 

Eastern 

Michigan 

University 

Honors College to study 

speech and language 

pathology 

Kacie A. Zuck 

Parents: 

Paul and 

Susan Zuck 

of Parma. 

Plans to 

attend 

Ferris State 

University 

to study 

professional 

tennis management 

Amanda 

M. Trudell 

Parents: 

Daniel and 

Debra Trudell 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend the 

College for 

Creative 

Studies to study 

entertainment arts and video 

production 

Brandon M. Casto 

Parents: 

Mike and 

Diane Casto 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend 

Kalamazoo 

College 

to study 

business 

Kelsey L. 

Hall 

Parents: 

Susan Hall of 

Spring Arbor. 

Plans to 

attend Grand 

Valley State 

University 

to study 

broadcast journalism 

Lindsay R. Washburn 

Parents: 

Daniel 

and Sarah 

Washburn 

of Parma. 

Plans to 

attend Trine 

University 

in Angola, 

Ind. to study 

accounting and finance 

Jessie R. Ykimoff 

Parents: 

Michael and 

Lisa Ykimoff 

of Spring 

Arbor and 

Brian and 

Martha Olsen 

of Jackson. 

Plans to 

attend 

Washington and Lee 

University in Lexington, Va.

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Western High School 

Class of 2009 

Stepheni Amber Adams 

Tyler Edward Akeo* 

Dylan Andrew Annis 

Megan Leeanne Bailey* 

Elijah John Ball 

Vicente Alejandro Banuelos Alvarado 

Samantha Lin Barclay* 

Ryan James Bartell 

Adam James Beamesderfer 

Deven Alan Beilfuss 

Alexander Adam Benn 

Alyssa Nichole Best* 

Jacob Neil Biek 

Ryan Scott Birch 

Cary Shane Boss 

Tyler James Bowden* 

Alisha Rose Bradley 

Brandon Ronald Bradley 

Jordan Paul Brand 

Ryan Michael Broughton 

Alexandria Susanne Brown* 

Tiffany Ann Burson 

Derek Andrew Bycraft 

Ryan Thomas Cagney 

Samantha Anne Campbell 

Brandon Michael Casto* 

Brittany Elizabeth Casto 

Ashley Marie Cavender* 

Amber Marie Chambers 

Polly Ann Chipman 

Amanda Marie Clark 

Jeremy Jason Clemet 

Valerie Lynn Collins* 

Darek Johnathan Cooper 

Travis James Corry 

Stephanie Marie Covell 

Keenan Patrick Crowley 

Devin Christine Curl-Tom 

Lindsy Lea Dack* 

Dakota Ann Dane 

Raymond John Dane 

David William Darling* 

Justin William Davis 

Kyle James Densmore 

Brenna Louise Denton 

Shelby Rae Devereaux* 

Jessica JoAnn DeWaters* 

Zachary Richard Dirlam 

Nicklaus Russell Eddy 

Tyler Leeanne Everts 

Bethany Lynn Faulkner 

Alissa Sue Maria Finch 

Justin William Fitch 

Meggan Marie Freeland* 

Lucy Jean French 

Connor Lain Fritz 

Kasey Linn Fritz 

Rebecca Noel Gaarde* 

Stephanie Ann Garrison 

Joseph Edward Gebhardt 

Stacey Joy Gerstung* 

Abbie Lynn Godmair* 

Jennifer Lynn Grubba* 

David Earl Grzesek 

Kelsey Lynn Hall* 

Ashley Lynn Hamilton 

Meghan Linnea Hatler* 

Jamale Carl Haynes 

Carly Michelle Hayworth 

Jacob Alan Herman 

Tiffany Janelle Hildebrand 

Brandon Arthur Hoffman 

Lance Michael Holton 

Carra Quinn Hood* 

Keith Hunter Huss 

Logan James Jewell 

Chelsea Marie Jones 

Adam Keith Kabel 

Meghan Michelle Karle 

Joshua Jacob Kern* 

Emily Rose Kesterson 

Nicholas Stuart Kinder 

Tracy William Jerome King 

Jennifer Anne Kingsley* 

Samantha Marie Kohn 

Taylor Michael Kraft* 

Matthew Thomas Kwaske 

Derrick Joseph Labby 

Emily Carol Ladwig 

Randall Livingston Lagow 

Adam Scott Lamaire 

Margaret Helen Lapp 

Samuel Steven Larsen 

Bryan Allen Ledington 

Jacob William-Michael Lee 

Abigail Elizabeth Leightner 

Julie Marie Lenardson* 

Katherine Marie Logan* 

Kristi Ann Loos* 

Alexander Scott Lundquist* 

Taylor Ray Lyon* 

Derrick Albert Mack 

Joseph Patrick Maiers Jr. 

Benjamin Paul Malec 

Kassondra Lynn Mansur 

Charles Anthony Martin 

John Franklin Martin 

Alyssa Ja May 

Kayla Therese McCarrell* 

Kelsey Jean McCracken* 

Tyler Jacob McFarland 

Quinn Alexandra McGill 

Emily Shaheen McGilvra 

Lauren Renee McUmber* 

Jessica Suzanne Metcalf 

Jessica Marie Miller 

Chelsie Jo Milligan 

Kelsie Renee Minder 

Cody Thomas Miracle 

Sarah Helen Miskowski* 

Anne Lorraine Mitchell* 

Aaron Paul Moffitt 

Matthew Stephen Moore 

Darryl Russell Moran 

Andrew Michael Mraz 

Chelsea Nichole Nebelung 

Kaleb Joseph-Wesley Neelis 

Matthew Thomas Nees* 

Devin Tyler Neu 

Scott Nelson Osborne* 

Cameron Riley Owen 

Katelynn Marie Owens 

Jordan Michelle Pace 

Matthew Van Parks 

Christopher Richard Patchett 

Amanda Marie Pavey 

Jacob Aaron Perry 

Ciara Leeanne Peterson* 

Jessica Lynn Petty 

Elise Karon Phillips 

Gabrielle Regina Pierce 

Brooke Leeann Pieske 

Ashley Ann Presley 

Trenton Lee Price 

Allyson Marie Purcell 

Abbi Lizabeth Raehtz* 

Tyler J. Raser 

Lindsay Dale Robbins 

Stephanie Rosa Rodriguez* 

Ricardo Joseph-Wesley Rodriguez II 

Cade James Rogers* 

Mark Steven Rokita 

Albert George Rossner IV* 

Nathaniel Lendell Rowley 

Caleb Theodore Runyon* 

Dillan Michael Russell 

Bethany Dominique Sachjen 

Amy Rose Sasinowski* 

Garrett Clark Sattler 

Nathan Graham Scholten* 

Skylar Loren Schwartz 

Casen Carl Sharp* 

Amber Marie Shelts 

Amanda Marie Shook 

Tyler Andrew Slaven 

Colleen Marie Smith 

Eileen Renee Smith 

Brittany Lee Snyder 

Ellen Laone Sponsler* 

Kirstie Ann Staelens 

Tyler Robert Stone 

Cierra Tavarez* 

Zachary William Thiemann 

Chelsie Beth Ann Trayser 

Amanda Marie Trudell* 

Stefan Tuchen 

Amanda Jayne Ulstad* 

Seth Michael VanDusen 

Kyle Lewis VanWagoner* 

Tia Renee VanWinkle 

Christopher Ryan Vasquez 

Sasha Lee Vonarx 

Hayley Nicole Walters 

Lindsay Rae Washburn* 

Jeffrey Michael West 

Cameron Stewart Wittman 

Annie Kimiko Yamakawa* 

Jessie Rochelle Ykimoff* 

Bennett Michael Zerull* 

Alyssa Faith Zoski* 

Kacie Ann Zuck* 


National Merit 

Finalist 

Alexander S. Lundquist 

Parents: 

Michael and 

Christine 

Kloack of 

Spring Arbor 

Activities: 

National 

Honor Society 

(2 years), 

Spanish Club 

(4 years), student council (1 

year), tennis (2 years), Key 

Club (3 years) 

Future Plans: Plans to attend 

Alma College to study 

physics 


President: 

Stacey 

Gerstung 

Secretary: 

Carra Hood 

Vice 

president: 

Stephanie 

Rodriguez 

Treasurer: 

Lindsay 

Washburn



Western Options 

Class of 2009 

Anthony Michael Ackerman 

Dillon Ray Adams 

Kyle Michael Allen 

Blake David Bailey 

TerriAnn Behling 

Brittany Erica Browner 

Jeremy Michael Burroughs 

Andrae DeSean Clifton 

Stacy Nicole Darnell 

Brittney Marie DeMoulpied 

Brooke Anne Dowley 

David Earl Echols 

Heather Lynn Finley 

Kayla Lynn Flynn 

Jordon Leigh Frinkle 

James Justin Glorioso 

Brandy Lynn Grobaski 

Sylvia Dawn Horsford 

Graduation Ceremonies — Graduation: 3 p.m. June 7 at Western Community Arts Center 

Ellen Marie Hosler 

Cassie Rae Hoyt 

Steven Derek Jarvis 

Jennifer Denise Johnson 

Tiffani Ariana King 

Destiny Sharvaughn Lewis 

Stephanie Ann Marsh 

April Suzanne Messner 

Stephanie Ann Miller 

Timothy Blake Mohney Jr. 

Hannah Elaine Moore 

Stephen Christopher Moore 

Danielle Leann Nahrwold 

Jennifer Lynn Nyssen 

Kyle Ray Platte 

Brett Joseph Popejoy 

Sara Ann Putman-Cox 

Alex Jay Rainey 

Emily Jane Regenold 

Travis Todd Richards 

Zachary Dale Roberts 

Bliss Marie Robison 

Mysti Dawnn Ross 

Andrew Jacob Scott 

Carrie Marie Sedlacek 

Benjamin Lee Smith 

Britney Michelle Smith 

Brittin Alexzandrea Snyder 

Dylan Jacob Sodt 

Jessica L. Sweeting 

Bryan Micheal Thomasson 

Nicole Marie Valdez 

William Wesley Rhinehart Vaupel 

Courtney Elizabeth Voorheis 

Brittany Marie Weller 

Courtney Ann Whitney 

Gabrielle Merian Wright 

Katrina Lee Wright 

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All-Area academic team 

The Jackson Citizen Patriot is proud to present its 24th annual All-Area Academic Team, a roster of 

leading graduates from area high schools. The students were chosen by their high school based on 

academic performance, leadership and participation in extracurricular activities. 

Albion 

Emily Reimann 

G.P.A.: 4.0 

Parents: Amy and 

Dave Reimann of 

Albion 

Activities: Varsity 

swim team (4 

years), Varsity track 

(4 years), Varsity 

basketball (1 year), 

National Honor Society 

- president (2 years) 

Honors: Academic All American, 

Swim Team Academic State Champions 

(2007), Daughters of American 

Revolution, MLK Diversity Award, 

Albion High School Valedictorian, 

Swim Team Captain (2008), Basketball 

Captain (2008-09) 

Future plans: Plans to attend the 

University of Michigan, and major in 

mathematics 

Columbia Central 

Lindsay M. Youngren 

G.P.A: 4.277 

Parents: Dean J. 

Youngren of Cement 

City and Gwendolyn 

J. Reynolds of Cement 

City 

Honors: Academic 

Excellence (1 

year) 

Future Plans: 

To attend University of Michigan to 

study chemical engineering 

Concord 

Nicholas 

Brigham 

G.P.A.: 3.95 


and Annalisa 

Brigham of Concord 

Activities: National 

Honor Society 

(2 years), Student 

Council senior class 

treasurer, SADD member 

Honors: Academic Honor Roll (4 

years), various departmental academic 

awards in math, science, and 

English 


University of Michigan and major in 

pre-dentistry 

da Vinci 

Thomas J. Nemeth 

G.P.A: 4.0 

Parents: Alan R. 

Nemeth of Somerset 

and Barbara A. Nemeth 

of Hillsdale 

Activities: Plays 

guitar, plays video 

games, enjoys working 

out, works as 

a cook at Artesian 

Wells, attends Jackson 


and is six credits shy of receiving 

an Associates Degree 

Honors: dV Award - senior portfolio 

Future plans: To pursue a career 

in nursing 

East Jackson 

Emily N. Seekell 

Parents: David and Christina H. 

Sekell of Jackson 

G.P.A.: 4.00 

Activities: Environmental Club 

(president), jazz 

band (4 years), Hot 

Air Jubilee volunteer, 

Girl Scouts, Red 

Cross Blood Drive 

volunteer, Toys for 

Tots, freshmen orientation 

Honors: Girl 

Scouts Bronze and 

Silver Awards, National Honor Society 

member, Science Olympiad multiple 

gold, silver and bronze medals, 

Solo and Ensemble district medalist 

Future plans: Plans to attend 

Michigan State University and earn a 

Master’s Degree in communications, 

specializing in public relations 

Grass Lake 

Daniel Anderson 

G.P.A: 3.88 

Parents: William 

and Dawn Anderson 

of Grass Lake 


Honor Society 

member (2 years), 

model UN (1 year), 

Quiz Bowl (4 years) 

Honors: Grass Lake Academic 

Award (4 years), President of National 

Honor Society, pre-calculus 

math award 

Future Plans: Plans to attend Hillsdale 

College to major in political 

science 

Hanover-Horton 

Amber L. Fausneaucht 

G.P.A.: 4.0 

Parents: Lee and 

Lacey Fausneaucht 


Honor Society 


Council (4 years): 

board vice president 

(1 year); class president 

(1 year); class 

secretary (2 years), 

Community Service Club (2 years), 

Spanish Club (2 years), Optimist 

Club Leadership Forum, Student 

Council Leadership Forums at Spring 

Arbor University, nursery volunteer 

at Skiff Lake Bible Church, Junior pro 

basketball coach (6 years), summer 

basketball camp coach (6 years), 

Little League softball clinic volunteer 

(2 years), volleyball clinic coach, 

prom committee, float-building committee 

(4 years), he-man volleyball 

coach (2 years), powderpuff football 

(2 years), youth group at Skiff Lake 

Bible Church, volunteer reader for 

Hanover-Horton Elementary students, 

tutor for Hanover-Horton 

Middle School students, homecoming 

court senior year 

Honors: Math, English, and Spanish 

departmental awards, academic 

excellence (4 years), honor roll (4 

years), basketball (4 years): varsity 

(2 years); All Region (1 year); All 

Conference Honorable Mention; 

Academic All Conference; Coaches 

Award; Team Captain (1 year), volleyball 

(4 years): varsity (2 years); 

All-Region (1 year); All Conference 

Honorable Mention; Academic All 

State; Academic All Conference; Fox 

47 Athlete of the Week, softball (4 

years): varsity (2 years), All District 

team, attendance excellence (4 

years), Jackson Breakfast Rotary 

Club Student Leader of the Month, 

Student of the Week (2 years), Class 

Act (2 years) 

Future plans: Plans to attend Hillsdale 

College and become a doctor 

or veterinarian 

Hillsdale 

Shelby Kittleson 

G.P.A: 4.0 

Parents: Michelle 

Liska of Hillsdale and 

Chris Kittleson of 

Hillsdale 


Honor Society 

president, student 

body vice president, 

choir (4 years), “AR- 

TRAGEOUS” (2 years) 

Honors: Exchange Club student of 

the month in September 

Future plans: To attend the University 

of Michigan to major in sociology 

and pursue a career in administration 

Homer 

Allyson McMeeking 

G.P.A: 3.99 

Parents: Scott and 

Cheryl McMeeking 

of Homer 


cross country (4 

years), pep band (4 

years), varsity cheerleading 

(1 year), 

varsity basketball (1 

year), theatre/drama 

(1 year) 

Honors: Gold academic award, 

cross country most improved player, 

cheerleading coaches award, all 

conference academic, English award, 

silver academic award, bronze academic 

award, academic letter, student 

of the month, all academic 

Future plans: Plans to attend 

Hope College to pursue a career in 

music education 

Jackson Christian 

Jacob A. Fox 

G.P.A: 4.0 

Parents: Jeff and 

Joanna Fox of Jackson 

Activites: Class 

representative (4 

years), class treasurer 

(1 year), peer 

mentorship program 

(3 years), missions trips (3 years), 

church youth group (4 years), 

AWANA volunteer (1 year) 

Honors: National Honor Society (3 

years) 

Future plans: To attend the United 

States Naval Academy



Jackson 


G.P.A.: 4.0 

Parents: Ms. Aimee Franke and 

Mr. Steven Franke of 

Jackson 

Activities: Football 

(1 year), drama 

(4 years), marching 

band (4 years), jazz 

band (2 years), Viking 

Pride (1 year), 

Special Olympics (2 

years), Queen’s Youth 

Group (4 years), Reflector News (2 

years), 6th grade camp counselor (2 

years), improv group (1 year), senior 

advisory (1 year), Prom Committee (1 

year), student government (1 year), 

senior auction (1 year) 

Honors: Third-place actor - 2007 

JCC One-Act Play Festival, 2nd 

place stage manager and special 

recognition for directing - 2009 JCC 

One-Act Play Festival, 2007-2009 

Jackson County Honors Band, five 

District Solo & Ensemble 1 ratings, 

one state Solo & Ensemble 2 rating, 

drum major, first, second and third 

year academic awards, Sergeant at 

Arms of student government, Mr. Viking 

2008, 2nd runner up Mr. Viking 

2009. 

Future plans: Attend Michigan 


Jonesville 

Austin M. Godfrey 

G.P.A.: 3.9 

Parents: Tim 

and Lori Godfrey of 

Jonesville 

Activities: FFA 

(4 years), National 

Honor Society (2 

years), vice-president 

National Honor 

Society (1 year), 

Drama Club (3 

years) 

Honors: FFA: state degree, 

Regional Level Parliamentary Procedure 

gold rating, District level 

parliamentary procedure silver rating, 

Outstanding FFA Junior Degree, 

Drama: regional level superior award 

for technical support, high honor roll 

(4 years) 

Future plans: Attend Western 

Michigan University and double 

major in computer science and film 

studies, minor in mathematics 

Leslie 

Kaitlyn M. 

Waskiewicz 

G.P.A.: 3.77 

Parents: Donald 

and Carol Waskiewicz 

of Leslie 

Activities: New 

York Life 2008 (created 

child identification kits), American 

Cancer Society Relay for Life 

2007, Leslie Outreach 2007, Book 

Fair 2007, blood drive 2007, National 

Honor Society, volleyball, SADD, 

PALS, student council, tennis 

Honors: Leslie High School Top 

Ten 2009, Daughters of the American 

Revolution 2009, underclassmen 

awards 2006 and 2007 

Future Plans: Attend Western 

Michigan University and major in 

business/accounting 

Lumen Christi 

Seth Scott Brunner 

G.P.A.: 4.0 


and Rosemary Brunner 

of Jackson 

Activities: basketball 

(4 years), Chess 

Club (3 years), cross 

country (4 years), 

Recycling Club (1 

year), National Honor 

Society (3 years), SADD (3 years), 

traveling science (1 year), intramurals 

(1 year), Titan Times (4 years), 

track (1 year), Under the Oaks (2 

years), tennis (1 year) 

Honors: religion - honorable 

mention; geometry H - honorable 

mention; introduction to literature 

H - first honors; IPS - first honors; 

physical education - honorable mention; 

Western civilization - honorable 

mention; German I - honorable mention; 

biology - first honors; computer 

applications - honorable mention; 

genetics - honorable mention; German 

II - honorable mention; religion 

- honorable mention; human physiology 

- honorable mention; business 

law - first honors; German III - honorable 

mention; chemistry H - honorable 

mention 

Future plans: Attend the University 

of Michigan 

Michigan Center 

Frank A. Richards 

G.P.A.: 4.0 

Parents: Larry and 

Linda Richards of 

Michigan Center 

Activities: Track 

(2 years), Band (3 

years), Quiz Bowl (3 

years), student representative 

for the 

school board (1 year), 

leadership (1 year), 

mentoring (1 year), blood drive (2 

years) 

Honors: National Honor Society 

(2 years), Academic honors/stars 

(4 years), excellent attendance (4 

years) 

Future plans: Plans to attend a 4- 

year university to study engineering 

Napoleon 

Alec J. Norkey 

G.P.A: 4.036 

Parents: Patrick 

and Becky Norkey of 

Jackson 

Activities: Class 

student council 

treasurer (4 years), 

school secretary (2 

years), National Honor Society, Quiz 

Bowl captain (3 years), pit orchestra 

for seven school musicals, forensics 

(1 year), Michigan Youth Symphony 

Orchestra (3 years), homecoming 

committee (4 years), Relay For Life 

(1 year), band drum major (2 years), 

concert, jazz, marching and pep 

band (4 years), math tutoring, Interlochen 

All-State Camp (2 years), Advanced 

String Quartet Ensemble (1 

year), Jackson County Honors Band 

(2 years) 

Honors: Valedictorian, Michigan 

Merit Award, 12 departmental class 

awards, Board Scholar (3 years), 

Michigan Arts Festival (3 years) 

Future Plans: To attend Hope College 

to dual major in music performance 

and pre-medicine 

Northwest 

Kelsie J. White 

G.P.A: 4.0 

Parents: Richard 

P. White and Jeanine 

M. White of Rives 

Junction 


cheerleading 

(4 years), student 

council (4 years), student government 

(4 years), National Honor Society 

(1 year), Link Crew (1 year) 

Honors: DAR Good Citizens Award 

(2009), CAAC All-Conference Academic 

(5 times), Jackson Breakfast 

Rotary Club Student of the Month 

(2009), Cascades Exchange Club 

Youth of the Month (2008) 

Future plans: To attend Hillsdale 

College with a double major in accounting 

and mathematics 

Springport 

Andrea N. Farmer 

G.P.A: 4.06 

Parents: Scott 

and Denise Farmer 

of Albion 

Activities: Drama 

club, musical, girl 

scouts, marching 

band, NHS, freshman 

mentoring program 

Honors: Springport Citizen of the 

Month, New Hope Church “Best Supporting 

Actress” 

Future plans: To attend Saginaw 

Valley State University to study theatre 

or art 

Stockbridge 

Rose T. Branstrom 

G.P.A.: 4.0 

Parents: Robert 

and Therese Branstrom 

of Munith 


Honor Society 


Council (4 years), 

Students Helping 

Others (2 years) 

Honors: Valedictorian, Academic 

Awards given for English, mathematics, 

creative writing, history, and science. 

DAR representative for 2009, 

PSAT semifinalist, Computer Login 

Design Contest winner, 2008 

Future Plans: Plans to attend 

Eastern Michigan University, major 

undecided 

Vandercook Lake 

Andrew G. White 

G.P.A.: 3.78 

Parents: Jeff S. 

and Beth A. White of 

Jackson 

Activities: Student 

Council (4 

years, serving as 

president for 1 year), 

volunteer at Lyle 

Torrant (1 year), National 

Honor Society (1 year), Select 

Choir ensemble (4 years), jazz band 

(1 year) 

Honors: High honor roll (4 years), 

excellent attendance (4 years), class 

president (1 year), Student Council 

president (1 year) 

Future plans: Plans to attend Albion 

College to study pre-medicine 

and play football, followed by medical 

school to study oncology 

Western 

Stacey J. Gerstung 

G.P.A.: 4.0 

Parents: Ed and 

Nancy Gerstung of 

Parma 

Activities: Solo 

and Ensemble 

Festival (4 years), 

Student Council (4 

years), yearbook (2 

years), class officer 

(4 years), drumline (4 years), band 

(4 years), debate (1 year), drama 

performances; head technician and 

stage manager (4 years), French 

Club (2 years), National Honor Society 

(2 years) 

Honors: Accepted into the honors 

program at Olivet Nazarene University 


honors program at Olivet Nazarene 

University to study social studies 

and secondary education

36 Sunday, May 24, 2009 

Grad tab JACKSON CITIZEN PATRIOT/The ZOne

graduation - MLive.com

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